Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for tinnitus, headaches, PTSD, excessive alcohol use, and muscle twitching due to additional evidence being added to the file.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a right knee disability, left shoulder disability, left forearm disability, headache disorder, PFB, sinusitis and a disability manifested by indigestion have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of chronic conditions in service or within one year following discharge that could be presumed to have resulted from service.,The Veteran's complaints during service were noted but resolved with treatment. No current disabilities related to these issues were found, and the VA examiner opined that any current symptoms are not related to service.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50 percent prior to April 15, 2022 and denied for a higher rating thereafter.,The Veteran's left fractured fifth metatarsal is currently rated at 10 percent from November 15, 2021 onwards.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, left ankle recurrent sprain, TBI, and headaches were denied. The claim to reopen service connection for low back disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and right ankle disorder was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected left knee strain, chest pain, and TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, a new VA examination is required for the left knee strain and chest pain issues.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including those related to the Veteran's right thumb disability, acquired psychiatric disability, left and right shoulder disabilities, bilateral hip and knee disabilities, neck disability, allergic rhinitis, and headache disability.

The Board is remanding the cases due to newly received evidence that needs to be reviewed by the AOJ before a final decision can be made.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including effective date determinations and rating decisions. The TDIU issue is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other claims.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, and headache disorders due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.,None of the medical opinions provided a causal link between the Veteran's current disabilities and his in-service motorcycle accident.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claims for irritable bowel syndrome, thyroid disability, and residuals of a head injury with headaches were all denied. The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for abnormal pap smears showing atypical squamous cells, metaplasia, and HPV (now claimed as cervix and hysterectomy) was granted.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a result of the PACT Act. The kidney disease secondary to hypertension, migraine headaches, diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, status post distal pancreatectomy, and dizziness are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for new VA examinations and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are not caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.,The Veteran's right knee limitation of extension does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has denied service connection for a headache disorder due to the absence of current diagnosis. The claims for low back, chronic kidney condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for right knee patella femoral syndrome and migraine headaches have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her claims through her attorney.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 50 percent for tension headaches has been denied by the Board. The maximum schedular evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8100 is already assigned, and there are no legal grounds to award a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD, back condition, right lower extremity radiculopathy, headaches, right knee condition, left knee condition, and TDIU. The Veteran also needs VA examinations to address theories of entitlement related to these conditions.

The Veteran's earlier effective date claim for a 100% rating for adjustment disorder with depressed mood (psychiatric disorder) is denied as the evidence does not show an ascertainable increase in severity of the disability prior to May 12, 2017.,The claims for service connection for sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and mild gastritis are reopened due to new and material evidence. However, these claims remain denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and disability ratings have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his attorney.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.