Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental condition, jaw condition, and headaches are being remanded due to the need to consider new evidence submitted since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraines likely began during service and are related to his service-connected tinnitus, thus granting service connection for migraines.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including acquired psychiatric conditions and musculoskeletal issues. The appeals are pending due to incomplete development of evidence related to stressor verification and examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for TBI, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder due to potential issues with the examination conducted by the VA. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions based on his in-service experiences.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a headache disorder and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, headaches, left side issues, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder with sleep issues have been denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection are not established as there is no indication he filed a claim prior to June 6, 2017.

The Veteran's migraine headaches associated with TBI are rated at 50 percent effective April 15, 2022. The rating is granted for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for headaches and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination and completion of a VA Form 21-8940.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for increased ratings was denied as the evidence did not show that the Veteran met the criteria for a compensable evaluation prior to January 31, 2018, in excess of 10 percent prior to July 5, 2022, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter. The claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a current skin disorder or headaches at any time during the pendency of the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, and migraine headaches due to a lack of VA examination and incomplete medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and an undiagnosed illness manifested by fatigue, but denied service connection for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (respiratory condition). The case is REMANDED for further development regarding the lumbar di...

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headache disability, back disability, and scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, and spondylosis of the thoracolumbar spine have been granted with an effective date of June 1, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, left ankle disability, lumbar spine disability, and headache disability. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.,There is no credible evidence showing that the Veteran has any current heart disability or left ankle disability since his active duty service.

The Veteran withdrew all issues on appeal, including service connection claims and evaluations for various disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability and headaches are not related to service or service-connected conditions, and thus service connection is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of an injury to the back of the head, including headaches. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported history and medical records that link his current symptoms to a documented injury during active service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence added since the July 2019 Statement of the Case.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for sarcoidosis, a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic diarrhea, and headaches. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board denied service connection for injuries sustained in a July 1987 motor vehicle accident, as well as claims for residuals of a concussion/closed-head injury, migraine headaches, and low back condition. The decision found that the Veteran's injuries were not incurred in the line of duty due to his own willful misconduct.