Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service connection claims for sleep apnea and headaches have been denied. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for either condition.,The examiner concluded that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is not related to his service-connected PTSD, but rather due to smoking, obesity, and hypertension.

The appeal for service connection of a bilateral foot disability is dismissed. The Veteran's tension headaches are granted an initial rating of 50%. The issue of entitlement to service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus is remanded.

The Board has determined that further development is needed regarding the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and a compensable rating for bilateral eyelid spasms. The ratings for PTSD, TBI, and migraine headaches remain unchanged.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraines, PTSD, TBI residuals, uterine leiomyoma with hysterectomy, cervical strain, thoracolumbar strain, and tinnitus, prevented her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to October 29, 2014.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete STRs and other missing records. The Veteran is entitled to service connection for tinnitus, but his claim remains pending on all other issues.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection claims, particularly those related to ulcerative colitis and its secondary effects on other conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his right shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, elbow, headaches, neck, chest pains, and dental issues. The VA will provide these examinations and obtain the necessary opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unresolved issues regarding in-service stressors, medical opinions needed, and verification of certain conditions. The appeals are now pending again with the VA.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened to the extent that they impact his everyday life. The Board finds new VA examinations are needed for a more accurate assessment of these conditions.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for multiple conditions, including bilateral plantar fasciitis, bipolar disorder, and others. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result of the withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, hypertension, and CVA are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of balance problems, tremors, or headaches related to service. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is granted as service connection pursuant to the PACT Act due to exposure during Gulf War service.,Service connection for lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity neuropathy, and migraine headaches are granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for joint pain, fatigue, and increased ratings for bilateral knee conditions are being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence. The claim for an increased rating for posttraumatic headaches is also being remanded as no SOC has been issued yet.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating. The claim for a higher rating is denied as there is no legal basis to award an evaluation in excess of 50 percent. The case is remanded for consideration of entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the PACT Act, which requires a medical nexus opinion and examination if a Veteran submits a claim for compensation for a service-connected disability under section 1110 with evidence of participation in toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether any service-connected conditions caused or aggravated the Veteran's headaches. The AOJ is required to obtain addendum medical opinions addressing these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to provide the necessary VA examinations. The PACT Act does not apply as the Veteran is not a Persian Gulf Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to ensure substantial compliance with prior remand instructions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions. The issues include erectile dysfunction, low back condition, neck condition, headache condition, seizure condition, gastrointestinal surgery, and residuals of a head injury.