Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and deficient VA examination opinions. The case will be returned to ensure all necessary records are obtained and proper examinations conducted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the lack of a timely notice of disagreement with the May 2010 rating decision. The case will be referred for extraschedular consideration of a TDIU prior to May 23, 2011.

The Veteran's appeals for GERD and tension headaches have been withdrawn, and the cases are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including PTSD, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, migraine headaches, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, left knee instability, left knee degenerative arthritis status post patella femoral ligament repair, right knee disability, sinusitis, rhinitis, and erectile dysfunction. The appeal is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back pain, bilateral knee pain, and tension headaches have been granted. The cases are remanded for further examination to determine if the current disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disability is denied as there is no evidence of a superimposed disease or injury that created additional disability.,The Veteran's sleep apnea, headache conditions, sinus condition, erectile dysfunction, back disability, bilateral hip disability, and bilateral knee conditions are all denied as the evidence does not show these conditions began during service or within one year after separation from service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and potential Colvin violations. The right knee, headaches, seizure disorder, and cardiac condition claims are all being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's cluster headaches are related to his service-connected myocardial infraction or exposure to nerve agents in service. The VA needs to obtain an addendum opinion addressing these theories of entitlement.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and restless leg syndrome due to new evidence showing these conditions may be related to his service-connected PTSD or fibromyalgia. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for an acquired psychiatric disorder and migraines have been remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for a left knee disability and service connection for erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection for ocular migraines is being remanded as there are open medical questions regarding its etiology. The Veteran needs to provide private treatment records or be provided an opportunity to submit them.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental disorder, manifested by memory loss, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claimed exposure to asbestos and lead.

The Board has decided to remand the current issues on appeal due to incomplete requests for private medical records and a need to notify the Appellant of the incomplete VA Form 21-4142. The case will be returned to the Board after compliance with these actions.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are now rated at 50% effective March 1, 2013. Her rheumatoid arthritis continues to be rated as 40%. The TDIU claim is dismissed as moot.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary due to incomplete records and the need for a retrospective opinion regarding the Veteran's migraine headaches prior to November 5, 2019. The Veteran's claim remains in appellate status as his migraines were evaluated at 50 percent disabling effective June 27, 2022.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for epilepsy, migraine headaches, and gall bladder disorder due to lack of proper nexus opinions.

The Veteran's TBI and post-concussive headaches are rated at their maximum levels, with no further support for higher ratings based on the provided evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a cervical spine disorder are remanded due to ambiguities in the medical evidence. The Board finds further opinion is necessary to clarify whether the Veteran has these claimed disabilities or had them at any time during the appellate period, as well as to determine their likely etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with traumatic brain injury and migraine headaches, have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 10, 2014. The decision is based on the combined effect of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of whether new and material evidence was submitted for service connection for bipolar disorder, PTSD with alcohol dependency, bilateral hearing loss, sleep problems and nightmares, and tension headaches. The appeal is being returned to the AOJ for readjudication.

The Veteran's headaches are caused by his service-connected PTSD and tinnitus.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused by his service-connected PTSD.