Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal for his claims, and thus the August 2016 rating decision is final.

The Board denied service connection for low back, cervical spine, and headache disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's complaints were acute and resolved with treatment in service, and arthritis was not shown within one year post-service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for fatigue, headaches, and digestive problems due to inadequate opinions in his VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for migraine headaches due to incomplete information from the previous VA examination. The Veteran needs additional medical records and an updated VA examination.

The Board has found that there may be outstanding VA treatment records and remanded for their acquisition. Additionally, the Veteran's right ear hearing loss disability and headache disability are both remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for right cervicothoracic pain and tinnitus as they have been withdrawn by the Veteran. The remaining issues of service connection for various conditions are remanded due to new evidence being added to the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were incurred during her active duty military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for a DRO hearing request.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including TBI with depressive disorder NOS and PTSD, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has determined that the combined effects of his service-connected conditions make it impossible for him to work.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including updated medical records, personnel records, and verification of in-service events.

The Veteran's claims for left elbow, bilateral hand, chronic fatigue syndrome, and chronic headaches disabilities have been denied as there is no current evidence of a disability or objective indications of an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen claims for bilateral hearing loss, dextroscoliosis and discogenic disease, lumbar spine, headaches, and a neck condition. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

Service connection is granted for carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and migraine headaches.,The Veteran's CTS, fibromyalgia, and migraines are all found to have onset during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that her service-connected conditions did not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck pain and headaches. The VA is required to provide a new opinion from an examiner to determine if these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed the case due to lack of active appeals.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine was denied as his disability did not result in ankylosis or limitation of motion that would warrant a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for headaches was denied because he did not experience characteristic prostrating attacks, which is required for a 10% or higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and ensuring the Veteran's complete TDIU application is on file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder and skin disability of the back due to inadequate medical opinions and lack of adequate rationale in the prior VA examinations.