Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's headaches, which are considered secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

Service connection granted for a headache condition due to service-connected major depressive disorder and tinnitus. Service connection also granted for a sleep disorder (OSA) related to major depressive disorder and GERD.

The Board has granted an initial compensable rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, finding that his symptoms meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as migraines secondary to residuals of fractured sternum, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,An effective date of May 25, 2010, is granted for the award of service connection for residuals of fractured sternum.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability is denied as there is no current diagnosis of pterygium and the condition did not result from in-service exposure.,The Board has also determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and headache disability are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's nonservice-connected pension was denied prior to November 4, 2017 due to his disabilities not meeting the percentage standards for a finding of permanent and total disability. However, from November 4, 2017, he met the criteria for receiving pension as he is over age 65 with no other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for GERD, a headache disorder, sinusitis, a right knee disability, and a right ankle disability have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. Service connection is granted for GERD.,Service connection is also granted for a headache disorder. The Board found that there was equipoise in the evidence regarding whether the Veteran had a headache disorder during service and still has one today.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have aggravated his migraine headaches and insomnia, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has not fully considered the Veteran's claims due to incomplete record development and requires additional examinations or opinions for a full decision.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension with headaches, skin cancer on shoulders, back and face, bilateral eye disability (cataracts and diabetic retinopathy), peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, porphyria cutanea tarda, and coronary artery disease. The reasons were that there was no evidence to support these conditions being related to service.

The Board has found that the VA treatment of methadone and morphine caused multiple falls, resulting in additional orthopedic, neurological, cognitive, and vision disabilities. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in permanent total disability. The Veteran is also seeking an increased rating for his TBI.

The Board has granted service connection for acid reflux and migraine headaches, both linked to PTSD. Service connection was denied for melanoma, diabetes, prostate disorder, bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy.,Service connection is not established for melanoma due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is granted, and his claim of service connection for a headache disability is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance and/or due to being housebound, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches due to Gulf War hazards as an undiagnosed illness. The case is remanded for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's headaches.

The Veteran's intractable headaches and peripheral neuropathy are not service-connected as they did not develop during or as a result of his military service.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the directives of the prior Remand and has therefore remanded the cases for further development.

The Board has reopened the claims but finds that additional evidence is needed to determine if a lower back condition and migraine headaches are related to service.