Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraine headaches and right knee disability are granted. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied, with the Board finding that her symptoms are attributable to known clinical diagnoses.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. As of October 14, 2015, the criteria for TDIU are met.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches, finding that there is no evidence to support a finding that the condition was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new VA examination to address the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and service connection claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to address service connection claims for right eyebrow scar, TBI/TBI residuals, vertigo, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board will not assign a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the appendectomy scar.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed for the left inguinal hernia. Service connection is granted for chronic headaches and cervical strain as secondary to TMJ dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the claim of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for hypertension, which is now considered secondary to service-connected MDD with PTSD, lumbar spine degenerative joint disease, and/or migraines. The Veteran's hypertension claim is inextricably intertwined with his pending claims for service connection for back disorder and headaches.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for TBI and for a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of their appeal.,Service connection granted for tinnitus, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer and type II diabetes mellitus (DM) have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The effective date for a 10 percent evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's bladder condition, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (ED), headaches, and cause of death are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines and left eye glaucoma due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether these conditions preexisted service or were aggravated by military service.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's migraine headaches, finding that his disability picture most closely resembles headaches characterized by prostrating attacks occurring on average at least once per month.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service personnel records and outstanding VA medical records. A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's migraine headaches are related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD, a neck disorder, and headaches. The Board found that there was no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD during the pendency of the appeal and that any current symptoms were not related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left leg tendonitis, hypertension, headaches, a neck disorder (secondary to right knee disability), a left hip disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to new evidence received since previous decisions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for service-connected tension headaches has been granted, and he is now entitled to the maximum schedular disability rating. The issue of entitlement to TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's headaches are producing side effects from medications and whether any non-service-connected disability is aggravated by his service-connected headache.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury due to new and material evidence. The claims for bilateral foot disorder and right knee condition are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of current hearing loss.,The Veteran's appendectomy scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under VA regulations.,The Veteran's TBI, PTSD, and related conditions are remanded due to missing service treatment records.,The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and thoracic/lumbar spine arthritis, cervical spine disability, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and psychiatric disorder are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's right foot disability, left foot disability, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability are also remanded due to missing service treatment records.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a head injury and remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to February 15, 2022. The case is now REMANDED for further development.