Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection regarding a headache disorder, left ankle disability, and stomach disability require additional examination to determine their etiology. The cases are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for migraine headaches, diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and status post distal pancreatectomy. The cases are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.,A TERA examination is also required for all claims.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of headaches and uterine fibroids due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran's gender was misidentified, and there were issues with addressing her conceded toxic exposures.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was dismissed as the claim has been fully granted.,Service connection for headaches was also dismissed as the claim has been fully granted.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a headache disability, and sleep apnea secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disability. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 30 percent since April 14, 2023. The Board has remanded the case for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50% effective October 18, 2021. Bilateral hearing loss and TBI have been granted service connection with an effective date of October 19, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, left hip condition, and right hip condition due to new evidence received since the last prior adjudication.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, securing SSA disability benefits records, and scheduling a VA medical examination.,VA will determine whether the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service viral condition, headaches, and OSA.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, bilateral plantar fasciitis, migraine headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea have been reopened. The appeals are granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD.,Secondary service connection is established for migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and clarification on his claims of PTSD service connection and increased evaluation for headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for shin splints, tendinitis of the left ankle, residuals of a head injury, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) due to incomplete service treatment records from his second period of active duty. The VA must obtain these records and provide the Veteran with appropriate examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, including migraines, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities because the evidence did not demonstrate that his service-connected conditions rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back condition and residuals of a traumatic brain injury, including headaches, finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating prior to December 13, 2018, and a higher rating from that date for his service-connected headache disability has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his Legacy appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as she has maintained employment throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including mixed connective tissue disorder, Raynaud's disease, thyroid condition, headaches, and hypertension, all claimed as due to toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune. Additional evidence is needed, including VA treatment records prior to 2015 and private medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran is requesting service connection for these conditions as secondary to her service-connected cervical spine degenerative disc disease and lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, respectively.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and failure to substantially comply with prior remand directives.