Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, right hip synovitis, meralgia paresthetica of the lower extremities, degenerative arthritis with spondylosis of the lumbar spine, and chronic headaches have been granted. The claim for service connection for hearing loss has been denied. The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, alcohol use disorder, and major depression have been denied.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted as service-connected. The right, low back, and left foot disabilities are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for GERD and headaches, but has remanded both issues due to a lack of VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, a respiratory disability, headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to their relationship with undiagnosed illnesses. The Veteran needs additional examinations to determine if he has current disabilities related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder and a sleep disorder have been denied.,A rating in excess of 30 percent for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder has also been denied, as the evidence does not support an increase in disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various disabilities, including PTSD, hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, right ankle disability, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, muscle pain, headaches, cardiovascular symptoms, respiratory problems, and gastrointestinal symptoms. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed for these claims.

The Veteran's asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and posttraumatic headaches have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also granted an initial rating of 10 percent for his posttraumatic headaches. However, the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are not rated higher than 10 percent.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision.,Service connection for a right shoulder condition is remanded due to lack of clear evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and new evidence. The issues include right shoulder disability, hypertension, and migraine disability.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 50% effective as of March 26, 2020. The right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and left knee chondromalacia with a lateral meniscus tear, status post-surgical repair, remain under review for increased ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches are not related to his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a lower back condition was denied. The appeal seeking to reopen the claim for tinnitus was granted, and he is now entitled to a disability rating of 50 percent for headaches.,Service connection for sleep apnea, blood condition, dental condition, and abdominal scar were all denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and corneal laceration eye injury due to insufficient evidence from previous VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for headaches, bilateral shoulder disorder, and difficulty swallowing and breathing due to a service-connected disability. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for hypertension, otitis externa, headaches, sinusitis, and sleep apnea due to lack of medical nexus opinions. The Veteran's disabilities are believed to be related to his exposure to industrial solvents and other chemicals during active service.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected headaches from October 24, 2016. Prior to this date, the Veteran was not entitled to any compensation for his headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a low back condition, arthritis of legs, degenerative arthritis of knees, glaucoma of the right eye, rash on scrotum, penis, buttocks, shoulders, and arms, and residuals of head injury. The evidence received since previous decisions did not meet the criteria to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's OSA is being remanded for further examination to determine if it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches as there was no current diagnosis of these conditions during the appeal period.

The Veteran's peripheral vestibular disorder, arthritis of the back, headaches, cephalgia, arthritis of the knees, ankles, foot pain, leg pain, stomach condition, and residuals of stroke are not service-connected.,The Veteran's macular drusen, dry eye syndrome, and cataracts may be secondary to his headaches.