Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's migraines are rated at a maximum of 50 percent since September 30, 2015.,Service connection for the left tibia disability is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected conditions, specifically migraine headaches and unspecified depressive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance due to unclear evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for low back injury, neck injury, migraine headaches, and bilateral hearing loss has been granted.,Service connection is established for low back injury, neck injury, and migraine headaches. Bilateral hearing loss remains under consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a new VA examination to address his lumbar spine and headache disabilities due to an inadequate statement of reasons and bases in the previous decision.

The Board found that VA waived any objection to the timeliness of the filing of the Veteran's substantive appeal, and thus granted the appeal for all issues listed in the August 2016 rating decision.

Service connection for a chronic headache disorder and obstructive sleep apnea has been granted.,An initial rating of 70 percent for bipolar disorder has also been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, and his claim for a compensable rating for tension headaches is remanded.

The Veteran's initial 40 percent rating for left upper extremity radiculopathy is granted. The Board finds the VA examinations inadequate and remands for further examination to determine appropriate ratings for cervical spine disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy. Additionally, the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to lack of a proper medical examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection of hearing loss, skin rash of upper back (tinea versicolor), and headaches. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in service and is denied.,The Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes, so the claim is denied.,The Veteran's lung condition, headaches, insomnia, TMJ syndrome, arthritis of the entire skeletal system, and eye condition are remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's weight loss is remanded for further examination and opinion.,PTSD was not diagnosed in service or currently. The claim for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, leaving no issues for the Board to consider.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was restored from 30 to 50 percent effective November 1, 2014.,The Veteran's headaches rating was restored from 0 to 30 percent effective November 1, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's hearing loss, headaches, unexplained chronic multisymptom illness, and skin disorder are all being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches, acid reflux, and dizziness/vertigo due to inadequate medical opinions provided in previous VA examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, headache disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. These conditions are presumed due to burn pit exposure under the PACT Act. The claims for chronic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis have also been granted as these conditions are presumptively related to burn pit exposure.

The Board has granted a rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches, effective from the date of the decision. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis and bronchiectasis has been reopened, and the Board finds new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the claim. The issue of service connection for chronic sinusitis is also remanded due to insufficient competent medical evidence on file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA medical records and a need for further development, including potential new examinations or opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records, including those from SSA.