Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for migraine headaches and GERD with hiatal hernia and dyspepsia have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as a headache disability. The Veteran's claims were based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, but the evidence did not support a finding that his conditions were related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various symptoms, including hamstring injuries, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, and a heart condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for migraines, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, urinary dysfunction, and blurred vision due to incomplete records from a private physician.

The Veteran's death was not due to willful misconduct, and he did not meet the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 as his service-connected disability did not qualify him for benefits for at least 10 years immediately preceding death or continuously since discharge from military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development due to inadequate examination and treatment records, and will provide new VA examinations for right shoulder bursitis and tension headaches.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for low back disorder and migraine disorder due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examination reports. The Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms during active service are considered, and addendum opinions are required from a VA examiner.

The Board has determined that the termination of TDIU, SMC, and DEA benefits was proper due to the Veteran's gainful employment after August 15, 2008.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective June 23, 2017. The Board found that the migraines more closely approximate characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one every two months over the last several months.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinea pedis, headaches, and asthma. Service connection was denied for a right knee disability.,For PTSD, the Veteran's initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to November 17, 2014, and in excess of 50 percent thereafter is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD remains rated at 50 percent, but the Board has remanded his claims for TBI residuals and related issues due to new evidence. The right knee disorder claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hand condition, back condition, neck condition, left arm condition, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and headaches have been denied. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against finding a direct or secondary relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches prior to January 17, 2014, and to restore a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches as of March 30, 2016. The AOJ needs to issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) considering all evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition has been granted.,Service connection for headaches as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric condition is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and TDIU due to incomplete development of evidence.

The Board has granted a 30 percent initial rating for migraines headaches, finding that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over the last several months. The decision does not address service connection or any exposure basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current headache condition is related to her service-connected cervical spine disability, and thus grants service connection for a headache condition.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective from September 27, 2017. The Board found that the Veteran does not have very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks that are productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's TBI residuals are related to service. The VA needs to provide a medical opinion on this issue.