Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, right wrist disability, left wrist disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right rotator cuff disability have also been denied due to the lack of a diagnosed condition during the appeal period.

The Veteran seeks service connection for arthritis, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and migraine headaches. The Board finds that a VA examination is necessary before deciding the claim for service connection of migraine headaches.,VA will provide a medical examination or obtain a medical opinion if the evidence indicates the existence of a current disability or persistent or recurrent symptoms of a disability that may be associated with an event, injury, or disease in service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The Board found that the submitted evidence did not relate to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate any of the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus, stress fracture of the right second metatarsal, left hallux valgus, and migraine headaches render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board grants TDIU on an extraschedular basis from May 20, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for sinusitis and/or sinus headaches, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions. The Board concluded that his complaints of sinus headaches are a manifestation of his already service-connected migraines.

The Board has granted service connection for unspecified depressive disorder, headaches secondary to tinnitus, and chronic prostatitis. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating is already assigned. The right testicle atrophy claim was denied due to lack of complete atrophy in both testicles. Effective dates were not granted earlier than July 31, 2012 for right testicle atrophy and October 25, 2013 for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with the exception of a rating in excess of 20 percent for a residuals of a right shoulder disability. The remaining issues related to secondary service connection have been resolved.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of headaches, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current headache disorder and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for fatigue, neck disability, dizziness/vertigo, headaches, PTSD, sleep apnea, and acid reflux. The appeals are not about service connection under the presumptive provisions for Gulf War illness.

The Veteran's earlier effective dates of July 31, 1983 for the grant of service connection for various conditions have been granted.,Remaining issues related to initial evaluations and service connection are remanded.

The Veteran's claims seeking to reopen service connection for various conditions have been granted. The Board found that the submitted medical evidence was sufficient to reopen these claims due to new and material evidence.

Service connection for sinusitis, post traumatic headaches, sleep apnea with associated asthma and COPD, and TBI residuals is denied.,An effective date prior to January 21, 2015, for the grant of service connection for post traumatic headaches, sleep apnea with associated asthma and COPD, and TBI residuals is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his combined disability rating is only 50%, and one condition (chronic adjustment disorder with anxiety) is rated at 50%. The Board found that the evidence does not show he is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1815 and § 1805 as she does not meet the legal criteria to qualify for benefits due to her father's exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran was granted service connection for dizziness as secondary to medication taken for his service-connected degenerative disc disease.,An effective date of August 1, 2013, is assigned for the increased rating of 20 percent for left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for alopecia, migraine headaches, low back strain, right knee osteoarthritis with patellofemoral syndrome, and left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis and left heel spur due to incomplete development of evidence.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to September 1, 2018 was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his TBI residuals was also denied.

The Veteran's TBI with headaches and vertigo are granted at a 40 percent rating, effective July 10, 2014. The left knee disorder is denied for an increased rating.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and effective dates related to his service-connected conditions was granted. Service connection for migraine headaches, hypertension, PTSD, folliculitis barbae, small sliding hiatal hernia with aphthous ulcers (claimed as GERD/stomach pains), and left hip strain with osteoarthritis were all established or maintained. Effective dates were set based on the date of claim or entitlement determination.