Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, bilateral ankle sprain, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, restless leg syndrome, and sinus bradycardia as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Board also remanded several issues including service connection for bilateral hip strain, initial rating for lumbar spine sprain, initial rating for left leg shin splints, initial rating for right leg shin splints, and initial rating for left knee sprain.

The Veteran's hypertension, GERD, migraine headaches, skin disability, and lead poisoning were not found to be related to his active service.,Service connection was denied for all claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and a need for another VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's undiagnosed illness or MUCMI, including headaches, left shoulder and elbow pain, fatigue, muscle pain, sleep disturbances, and gastrointestinal symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and failure to provide a statement of reasons or bases. The Veteran is required to be examined for his headaches, and opinions are needed regarding their etiology and relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and prostate cancer due to a lack of consideration of his lay statements regarding in-service symptoms. The case is being returned for further development, including obtaining private medical records and an updated VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including verification of his period of active service and medical treatment records spanning his incarceration.,Service connection is denied for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, chronic sinusitis, and headaches.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, service connection for residuals from surgery for implant of neurostimulator installed for chronic pain following cervical spine surgeries, right iliac crest bone graft associated with cervical spine surgery, migraine headaches, and hypertension due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board has determined that the AOJ did not properly consider new evidence submitted after a final rating decision, and thus remands the case for reconsideration of service connection claims.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective from the date of decision.,Left and right heel calluses are each rated at 30% effective from the date of decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for memory loss, tremors, muscle pain, joint pain, and headaches. The case is being remanded to provide a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's initial rating for service-connected migraine headaches is being remanded due to an increase in symptom severity and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for TBI, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been dismissed. The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea has been granted. His claims for breathing problems (now claimed as a lung disorder) and headaches are being remanded.

The Veteran's hearing loss does not meet the threshold for a disability rating. For migraine headaches, he is granted a 30% rating prior to August 30, 2018 and denied any higher rating thereafter. For bilateral plantar fasciitis, he is granted a 30% rating prior to June 2, 2017 and a 50% rating starting from that date.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for PTSD and TBI residuals were denied, but a 30 percent rating was granted for his service-connected headache condition as of October 11, 2018.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are found to be etiologically related to active duty service, specifically as a result of his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, as his service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and reasoning in the prior decision regarding service connection for headaches on a secondary basis.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for right elbow disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, Arnold Chiari Malformation, and headaches. These claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.