Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left shoulder disability was denied due to failure to report for a scheduled VA examination. The claim for service connection for headaches was also denied as there is no evidence linking the current headache condition to active duty, including exposure to environmental hazards in the Persian Gulf.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The claims for migraine headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and insomnia), GERD, tinnitus, bilateral shoulder pain, low back pain, left knee pain, a right knee disorder, and a bilateral foot disorder are all remanded.

The Board has granted a 50% evaluation for tension headaches, but denied an evaluation greater than 50%. The case is remanded for additional development on the issues of service connection for low back disability and effective date prior to December 15, 1997 for tension headaches. Additionally, TDIU is also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's TBI residuals pre-existed service and were aggravated by active duty. The VA must obtain updated medical opinions on these issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for headaches and fibromyalgia, as well as her claim for TDIU, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, allergies, and a headache disability due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The claims are being returned to VA for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was granted. His claim for an increased rating for headaches was denied, but his earlier effective date for the nose deformity rating was granted.

The Veteran's stomach problems, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted service connection due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. Headaches and leg conditions remain pending as remanded issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a chronic pain disorder have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for PTSD has been reopened, but an earlier effective date is denied.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, a right shoulder disorder, a right knee disorder, sleep apnea, and a skin disorder. The Veteran's claims were not supported by current evidence of record.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, hypertension, and tinnitus. The appeal for service connection of headaches is being remanded.,The Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish service connection for his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for tension headaches, right hip replacement, left hip replacement, cervical strain, and lumbosacral strain are remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraine headaches is denied. The current 10 percent disability rating will remain in effect.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and lumbosacral strain are found to be related to his active service.,The Veteran's bilateral eye condition, right elbow condition, right shoulder condition, right wrist condition, left wrist condition, skin condition, left elbow condition, left shoulder condition, and left ankle condition are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, psychiatric disorder, and TDIU have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back, left hip, and right hip disabilities have been dismissed. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and service. The claim for OSA and headaches has been remanded to determine etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability but remanded the issue of secondary service connection for headaches to include as secondary to the cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to deficiencies in the development of evidence and for further examinations. The issues include increased ratings for migraine headaches, major depressive disorder with TBI, and PTSD; entitlement to a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU); and service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The remaining claims of service connection for various conditions are remanded due to insufficient evidence.