Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disability and denied service connection for sleep apnea. The TDIU claim is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the rating claims.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the October 2017 remand directives and thus, the case is being returned for further development.

The Veteran was denied compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional cervical spine disability and headaches / constant head pain and numbness / tingling of the right forearm, hand, and fingers as a result of VA right shoulder surgery performed on July 16, 2010.,The Veteran's additional disabilities were not caused by or aggravated by the July 16, 2010 VA right shoulder surgery. The disabilities were due to degenerative changes in the cervical spine and other factors.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder, to include scoliosis. The claims for right hip disorder and headache disorder are remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with the April 2018 remand directives.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury including traumatic brain injury and migraine headaches, finding that there was no current diagnosis of TBI or migraine headaches related to his service.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not establish a link between the Veteran’s current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for concussion, migraine headaches, and a back condition due to insufficient evidence. The scar on lip claim is denied as there is no current disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disabilities, including shoulder, right wrist, bilateral knee, shin splints, ankle, foot (pes planus), bronchitis, onychomycosis, and hearing loss have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine disability, headache disability, and PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, migraines, and hypertension. The Veteran's left knee, left ankle, and left foot disabilities were remanded due to lack of evidence in the record. Service connection for tinnitus was also remanded as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence that it is related to service.,The Veteran's depression disorder claim had an effective date denied because he did not file a timely appeal.

The Board has dismissed the appeals seeking service connection for various conditions as the appellant, through her authorized representative, withdrew her appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a sinus disability, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) secondary to PTSD, and headaches secondary to a sinus disability due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for traumatic brain injury with mild memory loss was denied. His initial compensable rating for tension headaches was also denied, but he received a separate non-compensable rating for the same condition effective September 6, 2016. The Veteran's TDIU claim and eligibility for specially adapted housing or home adaptation grants were both denied.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and a respiratory disorder, finding that the Veteran's reported conditions did not manifest in service or have an etiological relationship to his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, lumbar spine disorder, and left ear hearing loss. The Veteran's current conditions are considered to be directly related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a kidney disability, residuals of a stroke (sixth nerve palsy), and migraines due to their potential secondary relationship with other service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's mental health condition is no longer at issue as he now has service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension and headaches are found to have begun during active service, warranting service connection.,Bilateral pes planus is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its onset and relationship to service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's diabetes, migraine headaches, and hypertension claims should be remanded for further development. Specifically, they need to verify the Veteran’s periods of active and inactive duty training with the Texas Army National Guard, obtain his VA treatment records from February 2018 onwards, and conduct examinations to determine the etiology of his diabetes and current severity of his migraine headaches and hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for stomach condition and severe cramps, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), joint pain, muscle pain, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, left eye condition, unspecified depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tension headaches have been denied.,The Veteran's claims for stomach condition and severe cramps are denied as the evidence does not show a separate and distinct disability from his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development of evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations and obtain medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected headaches is dismissed as the highest possible rating of 50 percent has been granted. The issue of service connection for sinusitis is remanded.