Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, left arm disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression). The Veteran's TBI claim was denied. Headache and bilateral foot disabilities are remanded.,Service connection is granted for the following conditions: Neck Disability, Left Arm Disability, Acquired Psychiatric Disability (to include Depression), and Headaches.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the service connection for headaches. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new evidence and a thorough examination.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are not rated as compensable, and service connection for Morton’s metatarsalgia is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder and anxiety disorder NOS) is remanded.

The Veteran's migraine disability was rated at 30 percent from November 30, 2017 to December 18, 2018. The appeal is denied for ratings in excess of these levels.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to appear for scheduled examinations. The claims will be reconsidered based on the evidence in the record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been reopened and granted. The Board also found that the Veteran's vertigo and headaches are related to his in-service noise exposure, including from tinnitus.

The claim of service connection for tension headaches has been reopened, but the Board found that there is at least an equipoise in evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current diagnosis of tension headaches are related to his military service. The issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD remains unresolved.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD was granted.

The Veteran's kidney disorder and heart disorder were denied as not related to service.,The Veteran's bowel disorder and headaches were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for tension headaches and obstructive sleep apnea, as well as TDIU. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected headaches is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hand shaking, and the claims for skin disability, heart disability, seizures, and headaches are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's right knee, migraine headaches, and left ankle disabilities are all being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for TBI residuals and migraine headaches due to internal inconsistencies in the examiner's opinions. Additional medical records, specifically from Dr. Maronny (or Marani), are needed along with an addendum opinion from the September 2018 examiner.

The Board has denied service connection for headaches and remanded the cases of bilateral foot disability and psychiatric disability due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and consideration of his claims, particularly regarding the motor vehicle accident in May 1988. Additional VA opinions are needed to address the relationship between his current disabilities and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from December 16, 2009 to August 13, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA opinions and requests that the Veteran complete a new VA Form 21-8940. Additional medical opinion is needed regarding the functional effect of the Veteran's migraine headaches on her employment, as well as the combined effect of all service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and headaches due to new evidence showing a link between these conditions and the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder.,Service connection is granted for obstructive sleep apnea as it is proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran’s service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's neurobehavioral effects, including twitching, skin crawling, jerking, anxiety attacks, headaches, depression, and nervous condition are being remanded for further examination and opinion as the current VA opinions do not address his in-service symptoms or causation.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for frostbite, left foot was denied. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of frostbite and has not had one at any time during the pendency of the claim or recent to the filing of the claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of a nose fracture, sinusitis with headaches, and allergic rhinitis were denied as they did not meet the criteria for compensable disability ratings.