Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's unspecified bipolar disorder and headache condition are granted service connection, but the initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are granted a 30% rating, but no higher, prior to March 2, 2016.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis is remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic renal failure, headaches, left knee joint osteoarthritis, right knee scars, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The AOJ must obtain any outstanding records from SSA and private providers, as well as VA treatment records. A new VA examination is also required for each of these conditions to ensure an accurate assessment.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic headaches, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination to determine if the Veteran's headaches and unspecified mental health condition are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and need for additional medical opinions. The issues include right knee, left knee, psychiatric disability (including PTSD), skin condition, asthma or respiratory condition, headache condition, and sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability, finding that there is no current diagnosis of a specific headache disability and thus no basis to grant secondary service connection based on his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran is granted a higher level of SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p) based on his ischemic heart disease and other service-connected disabilities, but not for the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for headaches has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The issue remains on appeal, but as the Veteran is deceased, the Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed.

The Board has remanded several issues for further examination and opinion, including service connection claims related to various musculoskeletal conditions, hearing loss, vision loss, and skin conditions. The heart condition claim was denied as there is no evidence of a current heart condition or any relationship to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition and denied it. The appeal for entitlement to service connection for headaches is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a headache condition is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the VA examination provided. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if his headaches are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service records show exposure to herbicide agents while stationed on the USS Oriskany off the coast of Vietnam. The Board finds a remand is warranted for VA examination and review of deck logs to determine if he was within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam during his service. Additionally, a VA examination is needed to assess skin conditions affecting the feet and legs, as well as headaches.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a bilateral leg disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral foot disability, low back disability, and headaches due to insufficient evidence or lack of examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and consideration of her claims, including the issue of TDIU which is inextricably intertwined with her spine and headache disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for tension headaches, secondary to PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claims for low back disability, sciatic nerve condition, left foot disability, and headaches. The claims are now remanded to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is rated at the maximum schedular rating, and his avitaminosis and chronic fatigue syndrome claims are denied. The Board finds that a remand is necessary for further examination regarding his degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and sleep apnea.,The Veteran's service connection claims for fibromyalgia, avitaminosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome are denied. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion regarding his sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection, including those related to accrued benefits or substitution purposes. The issues include hearing loss, rheumatism, arthritis, pneumonia with pleural effusion, atherosclerotic aorta, headaches, and anemia.