Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that further development is needed to include obtaining Social Security Administration records, and these have been obtained. However, the Veteran's representative was not provided with the Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) due to an undelivered mail issue.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for vestibular migraines, finding that his current condition is related to in-service anthrax vaccinations.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability and headaches as secondary to the neck disability. The Veteran's neck injury during service is considered causally related, and his current headaches are linked to this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for gynecological condition, sleep condition secondary to back condition, and migraines due to new evidence being added since the last decision.

The Veteran's service connection claim for multiple skin lesions/rashes of the arms and legs due to insect bites has been granted.,Service connection for sinusitis was denied as there is no current diagnosis or persistent/recurrent symptoms.

The Board has denied service connection for a left shoulder disability and sleep apnea, finding that the preponderance of evidence does not support a link to service. The Veteran's headaches are also remanded for further examination.,Service connection is being denied as there is no credible evidence linking the current conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and a skin condition other than lipomas, both secondary to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, a nervous condition previously claimed as a psychiatric disorder, and a kidney condition have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The effective date for service connection for migraine headaches has not yet been determined.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for higher staged ratings for transient ischemic attack, service connection for a right leg fracture, and entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with MDD. The claim for TDIU is also remanded due to its interdependence with the other issues.

The Veteran's pes planus of the right and left feet, as well as his tension headaches with migraine variants, are all granted service connection.,Service connection is established for pes planus of both feet due to worsening during service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, but her left ear hearing loss and issues related to low back strain, migraines, umbilical hernia, and uterine fibroids are denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, heart condition, hypertension, right arm shaking (Gulf War Syndrome), left arm shaking (Gulf War Syndrome), dizziness, pain/tenderness on jaw, cheek bones and forehead (myalgia), headaches, sinusitis, non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis, PTSD with associated depression and anxiety, right shoulder pain, left shoulder pain, trochanteric pain syndrome of the right hip, trochanteric pain syndrome of the left hip, degenerative arthritis of the right knee, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, degenerative arthritis of the right ankle with ankle strain and calcaneal spur, left ankle strain, cervical spondylosis, lumbosacral strain, erectile dysfunction (Gulf War Syndrome), and tonsillitis have all been denied.,The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, heart condition, hypertension, right arm shaking (Gulf War Syndrome), left arm shaking (Gulf War Syndrome), dizziness, pain/tenderness on jaw, cheek bones and forehead (myalgia), headaches, sinusitis, non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis, PTSD with associated depression and anxiety, right shoulder pain, left shoulder pain, trochanteric pain syndrome of the right hip, trochanteric pain syndrome of the left hip, degenerative arthritis of the right knee, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, degenerative arthritis of the right ankle with ankle strain and calcaneal spur, left ankle strain, cervical spondylosis, lumbosacral strain, erectile dysfunction (Gulf War Syndrome), and tonsillitis have all been denied.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for TBI, neck spine disorder, neuropathy/radiculopathy of the arms, migraine headaches, and impaired vision is granted. However, his claim for bilateral hearing loss remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for initial compensable ratings for cervical spine degenerative arthritis, tension headaches, bilateral shoulder and bilateral knee scars due to procedural issues with representation.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The Veteran's headache disability is being reviewed, along with his service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were rated as noncompensable prior to November 6, 2019, and in excess of 50 percent thereafter. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or secondary to a service-connected disability. The Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II were also not found to be related to service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was denied as it did not have its onset during service or is otherwise unrelated to his service. His hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II were also not found to be related to service. The Board acknowledged the Veteran's contention that his obstructive sleep apnea may be related to in-service snoring but found this insufficient evidence for a direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being reviewed again as there may be additional evidence that could affect the decision.

The Veteran's headaches and Meniere's disease have been granted initial ratings. The case is REMANDED for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric condition, along with other disabilities, renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of March 9, 2016. Effective April 10, 2017, the issue of TDIU is dismissed due to mootness.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions as they are not related to active military service.