Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.,Specifically, he is seeking service connection for various conditions including left shoulder impairment, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, left knee impairment, right shoulder impairment, sinus condition, headaches, and a peripheral vestibular disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for unexplained burning sensation, chest pains, itching, headaches, anemia, and bilateral foot spurs due to incomplete development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a headache disorder due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The claims are now pending with the RO.

The Veteran's migraine headache disability rating was reduced from 30 percent to noncompensable (zero) percent, effective July 1, 2019. The Board found that the Veteran had shown good cause for missing a scheduled VA examination and restored his original 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining all forms of substantially gainful employment, thus the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities due to outstanding medical questions and the need for additional evidence. The AOJ is instructed to obtain relevant VA and private treatment records, arrange for a VA examination, and re-adjudicate the issues.

The Veteran's appeals for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches prior to February 8, 2017, an initial compensable evaluation for laparoscopy scars, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for whether new and material evidence exists to reopen her previously denied claims for service connection for left ovary removal, ovary cyst removal, and cervical dysplasia have also been dismissed.,The Board has remanded the issues regarding service connection for a left knee disability (secondary to lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes) and a right knee disability (secondary to lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes).,The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a failure to apply the combat presumption and address evidence of in-service head trauma. The Veteran is seeking service connection for residuals of head trauma, including traumatic brain injury, sleep disorder, and migraine condition.

The appeal to reopen the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, ED, and headaches is granted. The appeals to reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability (to include depression and PTSD), hypertension, and sleep apnea are also granted.

The Veteran's skin condition is not related to active service and is attributed to a known clinical diagnosis.,Headaches are less likely caused by an in-service head injury and are not due to exposure event during Southwest Asia service.,Chronic fatigue syndrome is more likely related to other conditions such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and mood disorder rather than chronic fatigue syndrome.,Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities and lower extremities have no current diagnosis or etiology provided by the VA examination.

The Board has found that the Veteran's headaches and vertigo are related to service, granting their claims. However, the acquired psychiatric disability claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for migraine disability prior to March 16, 2018 was denied. A higher rating of 30 percent was granted as of March 16, 2018.

The Veteran's bilateral shoulder, knee, and hip disabilities are not service-connected as they are less likely than not related to his active duty.,His low back disability is also denied as it did not manifest during service or within one year of separation.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability (PTSD) is granted as service-connected. The skin, hemorrhoids, and undiagnosed illness claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's residuals of traumatic brain injury are currently rated at 40 percent, and the Board has denied a higher evaluation. The issue of SMC is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and residuals of a head injury, including headaches and TBI. The VA will request an expert opinion to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's tension headaches are granted service connection. Service connection for tonsillitis and bilateral pes planus is denied.

The Veteran's claim for VR&E services, including additional education to pursue a career as a professor or school counselor, is remanded due to the need for a new vocational rehabilitation evaluation considering his current symptomatology and service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to her failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The Board has determined that these matters must be remanded to reschedule the examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.