Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The appeal of the rating for tinnitus is dismissed.,The claim for restoration of the 10 percent evaluation for left knee instability, effective June 24, 2015, is granted.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for right hand and wrist arthritis.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for migraine headaches.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for insomnia and sleeplessness.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including pancreatic disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, low back disorder, bilateral hand and knee disorders, antiphospholipid syndrome, fibromyalgia, obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, and diabetes mellitus. The evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Veteran's headaches were rated at a maximum of 10 percent prior to April 7, 2014. From that date, the Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for his headaches.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus claims are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the Board finds that these conditions are not related to service.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (claimed as sleep condition) and headaches have been granted as secondary to his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for migraine headaches is dismissed. The appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of migraine headaches is denied as the earliest possible effective date is July 13, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during the appeal period.,Service connection for a skin condition was also denied due to lack of in-service complaints or treatment and insufficient medical opinion linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's headache disorder is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that the condition began during his active duty service.

The Board has denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, joint pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), headaches, and sleep disorder. The issues of service connection for these conditions are mixed as some were granted while others were not.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage requirements for a TDIU, and his occupational impact due to his psychiatric disability prevents him from performing gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a headache disorder is granted. The claims for skin disorder, menstrual disorder, and polyarthritis palindromic rheumatism are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic headaches, a periodontal disorder, and a TBI. Additional evidence is needed to verify alleged stressors, obtain VA treatment records, and provide a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the claim for a headache disorder, as it is unclear whether the Veteran's current condition is related to service or if it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent from March 29, 2008 to November 29, 2015 and at 50 percent on and after November 30, 2015.,Special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral knee disability, right elbow osteoarthritis, tension headaches, and traumatic brain injury are not supported by the evidence. The claims have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions addressing whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's initial ratings for left ankle tendonitis with gouty arthritis, migraine headaches, coronary artery disease with valvular heart disease, hypertensive heart disease, and hypertension were all denied.,No new evidence or changes in service connection theory were presented.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, migraine headaches, depressive disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand and arm, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand and arm, prevent her from securing and following any substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, a TDIU is warranted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea was not present during service or for many years thereafter and is not otherwise related to service. The Veteran's headaches are also remanded for further examination and opinion. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for migraine headaches and PTSD, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service from August 7, 1984 to June 8, 1987.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for depression, anxiety, and headaches due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran is advised that she needs to provide an estimated time or year when she can attend a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and a neck disorder, but has remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence.