Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma was denied in a February 2007 rating decision. New and material evidence has not been received to reopen this claim.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for chronic tension headaches (headaches) and tinnitus, both of which are now granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and fatigue due to further development being necessary. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, with migraine headaches potentially related to an IED injury during service.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for migraine headaches prior to January 12, 2023, has been dismissed as she withdrew her appeal in May 2023.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for headaches was granted. The issue of chronic constipation was withdrawn before the decision could be made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and headaches are being remanded due to the need for further medical examination regarding potential in-service exposure to Camp Lejeune water contaminants.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, adjustment disorder, tension headaches, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar myositis, herniated nucleus pulposus of L3-L4, and bulging annulus L1-L2.,The decision also remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for cervical spine disability.

The Board dismissed all claims for increased disability ratings and earlier effective dates related to the service-connected posttraumatic headaches with migraine features, TBI and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new and pertinent VA treatment records and VA examinations being added to the claims file. The AOJ is instructed to review these additional documents in the first instance.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraines is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that was not considered in the previous decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including knee disabilities, are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, headaches, sleep apnea, hydrocele of the right testicle, and a right ankle disability due to insufficient evidence or lack of adequate examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, consistent with his education and work history.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that the evidence is at least in balance and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraines are secondary to his service-connected optic neuritis and granted service connection for this condition.

Your claim for service connection for migraines has already been granted, and you are now receiving a disability rating. The issue is considered moot.

The Board has denied the claim of service connection for multiple disorders including weakness in the left upper extremity, headaches, confusion, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, nosebleeds, fatigue, chest pains, difficulty breathing, and irregular heartbeat as these conditions are not related to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.

An initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids was denied. Prior to December 14, 2020 and from May 2, 2022, an initial higher than 30 percent rating for a headache disorder was denied. From December 14, 2020 through May 1, 2022, a 50 percent rating for a headache disorder was granted.,The Veteran's headaches were rated at 30 percent prior to December 14, 2020 and from May 2, 2022. From December 14, 2020 through May 1, 2022, the Veteran received a 50 percent rating for his headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Board also remanded cases regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), migraine headaches, sinusitis, and rhinitis due to OSA.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and cervicogenic headaches as secondary to service-connected cervical spine disability, and has also granted TDIU based on the Veteran's multiple service-connected psychiatric and physical disabilities.

The Veteran's headaches have been granted a 30% disability rating, but no higher.,The issue of increasing the Veteran's rating for hypothyroidism has been remanded by the Board.