Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's tinnitus, neck disability, and migraines headaches have been granted service connection. The issues of service connection for a low back disability and bilateral shoulder disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches have been rated at 50% throughout the appeal period, and he is also granted a TDIU effective June 12, 2013.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral knee, bilateral shoulder, bloating, impaired coordination, arthritis of the joints, shortness of breath and GERD conditions due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and outstanding VA treatment records. The issues include gout, cervical spine disorder, back disorder, anxiety disorder, respiratory disorder, sleep/fatigue disorder, headaches, and muscle pain disorders, all potentially related to Persian Gulf service.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines, including migraine variants and exertional headaches, are being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings due to insufficient examination findings regarding functional loss during flare-ups and repetitive use over time. The claims are now pending before the Board.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and the Board is dismissing all issues on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including scheduling an updated psychiatric examination for PTSD and assessing the Veteran's ability to care for daily needs due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of chronic headaches as there is no current diagnosis of a headache disorder during the appeal period.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for headaches, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to the Veteran's military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the denial for service connection for headaches associated with a traumatic brain injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back injury and migraine headaches were denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,The claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD) was granted, but the issue remains pending as it is not clear if there are any service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 30 percent for chronic sinusitis with headaches from January 30, 2020. The issue of entitlement to a higher disability rating remains pending and is being remanded.

The Board has granted a 50 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, finding that her condition is manifested by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. The issue of entitlement to TDIU remains pending.

The Board has ordered a remand for an updated examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's migraines and whether his alleviating measures establish prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a migraine headache disorder was granted in July 2022, rendering the appeal moot.,The Veteran's residuals of a broken jaw disability with TMJ were granted an increased rating to 10 percent prior to May 23, 2022. Since then, his condition has worsened and he is seeking a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete records and for new VA examinations. The Veteran's service connection claim for Type II diabetes mellitus is being considered based on exposure to herbicide agents, but no relevant records have been provided yet. His tension headaches are also under review with a focus on severity without considering medication effects.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and updated VA treatment records, private examinations, lay statements, and articles being added to the claims file. The RO must consider this additional evidence in the first instance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, disabilities of the joints and muscular system, skin disability, and respiratory disability are remanded due to incomplete or insufficient evidence. The VA must obtain updated treatment records, clarify whether the Veteran has these conditions, and provide an opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, edema, and headache disorder are granted service connection due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. The respiratory disorder and hepatitis B claims remain pending as they do not meet the presumptive criteria.