Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations, and the claim cannot be established without a current examination or reexamination.

The Board has decided to remand the case again due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's headaches. The VA must obtain a new opinion from an appropriate provider to determine if the Veteran's current headaches are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for migraines, right ankle disability, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to scheduling issues with VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to cooperate with scheduling of a VA examination. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance of another person due to functional limitations, but additional compensation under SMC(r)(1) or SMC(r)(2) is precluded as he does not meet the threshold requirement for consideration.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of increased disability ratings, service connection, and TDIU. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, resulting in a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including cervical spine degenerative arthritis with spondylosis, left and right lower extremity neuropathy, erectile dysfunction (ED), right hip disability, bilateral onychomycosis, and migraine headaches have all been denied.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for tension headaches and has remanded the issue of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches in a March 9, 2018 decision. The Veteran's motion argued that the decision was incorrect because of errors in applying VA regulations and law, but the Board found no CUE.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been denied. The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding an effective date prior to August 5, 2021 for asthma service connection. Other claims are pending with remands for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches and TBI are remanded for new examinations to assess their current severity. The issue of service connection for a sleep disorder is also remanded with an addendum VA examination opinion addressing the nature, onset, and continuity of such problems since service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for chronic headaches, skin fibrosis on the right back, and seborrheic keratosis. The Veteran's current conditions are believed to be related to his active duty service.,No specific rating or effective date is provided in this decision.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for a right foot and psychiatric disabilities due to their grant in prior rating decisions. The remaining issues - neck, right upper extremity radiculopathy, headache, and right knee disabilities - are remanded for further development.

Service connection is granted for PTSD, MDD, anxiety, migraines, and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities include PTSD, MDD, anxiety, migraines, and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the loss of use of one or both lower extremities, nor does he require regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected conditions.,The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran requires regular aid and assistance from another person for daily living activities.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen claims for sickle cell anemia was dismissed. Claims for digestive disorder, headaches, high blood pressure, sinus disorder, and sleep apnea were granted. The remaining issues of service connection for vision disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, and psychiatric disorders are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including generalized anxiety disorder, migraine headaches, cervical strain, and sinus tachycardia, rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from August 12, 2015 to November 4, 2019 and from March 1, 2020 to December 7, 2022. She is now in receipt of a combined rating of 100% for her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's headaches are related to his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.