Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for rhinosinusitis and chronic allergic conjunctivitis have been denied as there is no evidence of current conditions or a link to service.,The Veteran's lumbosacral strain, left shoulder rotator cuff injury, and migraine headaches are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for an acquired psychiatric disorder and migraines, as well as his claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU). These matters are inextricably intertwined with each other.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent disabling for the entire period on appeal. The claim for a compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is remanded due to lack of recent medical records and need for an examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches, as secondary to service-connected deviated septum and sinusitis; increased ratings for right shoulder instability and limitation of motion associated with the right shoulder; and TDIU prior to July 11, 2013. The issues are being remanded due to failure to obtain VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for sleep apnea and migraine headaches due to incomplete medical opinions. Additional opinions are needed regarding whether these conditions are aggravated by service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee, cervical spine, hypertension, left elbow, headache, and right shoulder disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete factual premises in previous examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, left ankle condition, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, lung condition, gastrointestinal disability (IBS and gastroenteritis), migraine headaches, and sickle cell trait are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depression is granted a disability rating of 30 percent, effective March 28, 2018. The Veteran's tension headaches are denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.

Your claim of service connection for headaches, which you claimed was related to a service-connected eye disability, has been granted. However, the appeal is dismissed because your case no longer involves an ongoing controversy as the benefits have already been fully awarded.

The Board has dismissed the claim for an increased rating for a back condition due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The issues of service connection for depressive disorder, PTSD, and a headache condition are remanded.

The Veteran's cluster headaches prior to October 8, 2019 were characterized by about three to eight attacks per day lasting approximately 15-30 minutes each. The Board found these symptoms more nearly approximated the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8100 for characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, headaches, sinusitis, low back disability, skeletal arthritis, shoulder disabilities, and a respiratory disorder are denied.,There is no evidence linking these conditions to military service or any presumptive exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and shin splits have been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for TBI, cervical spine condition, headaches, and other specified trauma-related disorder.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has remanded several cases related to the Veteran's disability ratings and effective dates for various conditions, including left ankle fracture with left calf atrophy, right shoulder strain, and posttraumatic headaches.

The Veteran was granted service connection for migraine headaches and insomnia disorder with unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder (insomnia disorder) effective May 26, 2016. The Veteran is currently assigned a 30 percent rating for his insomnia disorder.,The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50 percent since May 26, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for traumatic brain injury, migraine headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10%.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of migraine headaches due to insufficient medical opinions and further development is needed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to inadequate opinions in the February 2017 VA examination reports. The claims will be reviewed again with new examinations and opinions.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic sinusitis, claimed as sinus issues. The claims of service connection for migraines and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right ankle sprain prior to May 24, 2023, and from May 24, 2023 are remanded.