Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

Service connection granted for chronic sinusitis under the PACT Act due to exposure to burn pits.,Service connection granted for headaches secondary to service-connected chronic sinusitis.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened, but the issues regarding his back condition and headaches have been remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tension headaches, lower back disability, and PCOS due to inadequate medical opinions and a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's headache disability, including migraine headaches, has been frequent and prolonged since April 3, 2000, limiting his economic adaptability. The Board granted a 50 percent disability evaluation for the Veteran's headaches from that date forward.

The Board dismissed the issue of service connection for obesity. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left knee disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.

The appeal for service connection of a liver disorder is dismissed. Service connection for hyperparathyroidism, uterine disorder with fibroids, migraine headaches, bilateral breast disorder, and bilateral foot disorder (pes planus) are denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for headaches before the Board could make a decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, finding that there is no credible evidence linking his current headache disability to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding her claimed disabilities, including exposure verification and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability has been granted.,Service connection is also established for tinnitus, headaches, and gastrointestinal disabilities due to qualifying chronic conditions under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1117.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and low back disabilities are found to be related to service, while his other conditions remain denied.,The Board has determined that the evidence is against finding a current disability for blurred vision in the left eye, right hip disability, left hip disability, headaches, or any of the bilateral ankle conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability, finding that there is no evidence linking his current headaches to his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and consideration of her claims related to left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, bulimia nervosa, right knee patellofemoral joint syndrome, and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches were denied as service connection due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the conditions and service.,Service connection for anxiety/depression was also denied, with no mention of any specific in-service event or exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The VA will obtain additional medical records and schedule the Veteran for examinations to determine if his conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.,Service connection was also denied for various conditions, including a back disability, left foot disability, chronic body tremors, arteriovenous malformation, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, specifically requesting an addendum opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's headaches. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a painful right knee surgical scar and headaches.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including a rating higher than 20 percent for prostatitis and a compensable rating for history of pneumothorax, right. The Veteran's psychiatric disability claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including left knee condition, PTSD, neck condition, TBI, and migraine headaches. The AOJ is instructed to consider the new evidence added since the March 2020 SOC.

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for a sleep condition is dismissed.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.