Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, migraine disability, and bilateral ankle disabilities have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for vertigo has not been established.

The Veteran's mixed tension type and vascular headaches are rated at 10 percent, but the Board denied a higher rating as there is no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once per month.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for posttraumatic migraine headaches was denied as the evidence did not show that he experienced prostrating attacks occurring on an average once per month over several months prior to November 4, 2014. From November 4, 2014 onwards, his headaches were rated at 30 percent due to infrequent and non-prostrating attacks.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD, migraines, and left knee patellofemoral syndrome due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's headache disorder is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD, sinusitis with epistaxis, and residuals of a nasal injury. The compensable initial rating for the residuals of a nasal injury is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition is granted as secondary to service-connected conditions. The neck condition is denied due to lack of in-service injury or disease and no current symptoms.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding severance of service connection for mechanical back pain syndrome and radiculopathy, right lower extremity. The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for migraine headaches is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations. The underlying claim for a back disability is also being remanded.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder, diagnosed as asthma, is granted service connection due to exposure to environmental hazards (burn pits). The issues of service connection for headaches, bilateral foot disability, obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and hypogonadism are remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim of service connection for incontinence was denied. His migraines were granted a 50% rating, effective from the date of the decision. The reduction in left upper extremity radiculopathy rating and TDIU claims are all remanded.

The Veteran's claims for secondary service connection for a chronic headache disability and calcaneal spur of the left ankle with sprain are both granted. The headaches are found to be proximately due to his service-connected tinnitus, while the left ankle condition is found to be proximately due to his right lateral collateral ligament sprain.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, headaches, ischemic heart disease, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted entitlement to a Total Disability Rating due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus was granted, while the claims for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and headaches were denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, as it is unclear whether the condition was incurred in service or if it is secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The case will be reviewed with additional medical evidence and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action on the issue of service connection for sleep apnea.

The appellant withdrew their appeals for all service connection issues except PTSD and TDIU, resulting in the dismissal of these appeals.

The Board has denied service connection for OSA, but remanded the issues of service connection for headaches and vascular neurocognitive disorder with depressive features, both secondary to service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete assessments of the Veteran's migraine headaches and low back disability, including their severity and functional impact.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues of right knee disorder, nasal fracture residuals, and headache disorder are being reviewed.