Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is granted as they are considered to have been incurred during active service.

The Veteran's claim for fibrocystic breast disorder is dismissed as she withdrew her appeal.,Service connection for residuals of a head injury (other than headaches) is denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current symptoms to service.,Service connection for right arm disability is denied. The VA examiner concluded there was no link between the Veteran's current condition and service.,Service connection for left knee disability is denied. The VA examiner determined that the Veteran’s current condition is more likely related to aging and normal wear and tear rather than service.,Service connection for residuals of a midline episiotomy is denied. There was no evidence linking the current condition to service.,Service connection for recurrent vaginitis is granted as it can be reasonably disassociated from her active duty service.,Service connection for chest pain and pressure is denied. The VA examiner found no link between the Veteran's current condition and service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine disability, migraine headaches, and Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome due to new evidence. The remaining issues are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation, and his unemployability is due to non-service-connected disorders.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and initial ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations, as well as for obtaining VA and private treatment records. The Veteran also needs a statement of the case issued regarding his migraine headaches and anxiety disorder claims.

The appeal for service connection for headaches has been dismissed.,The appeals seeking earlier effective dates for tinnitus and a 70% rating for bipolar I disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder have also been dismissed.,An initial rating greater than 10 percent for tinnitus, as well as ratings greater than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, and greater than 60 percent for CAD, have all been dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran is also seeking service connection for a left shoulder disability, which remains in dispute.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as incurred in service, and her bipolar disorder is rated at the maximum allowable under VA guidelines.,Her migraine headaches are remanded for a new rating determination. The dry eye syndrome and back disability are also remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tension headaches as secondary to needle trauma to nerve in the left lower jaw area was denied. His initial rating for needle trauma to nerve in the left lower jaw was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for a heart condition, respiratory condition, migraines, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted. The claim for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of right shin, cellulitis of the right thigh, and sleep apnea conditions has been dismissed. The Veteran's tension headaches have been granted with a current rating of 20 percent.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations. The appeal to increase this rating is denied.,New evidence has been added to the record that suggests a possible positive nexus between the Veteran’s stomach disability and her military service. As such, the claim for service connection of the stomach disability is granted as new and material evidence has been received.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities (PTSD and other specified depressive disorder and other specified trauma- and stressor-related disorder) are reopened due to new evidence that suggests a possible positive nexus between her current diagnoses and military service. The claim for service connection of the acquired psychiatric disability is granted as new and material evidence has been received.,The Veteran's right knee disability is remanded for further examination and rating consideration.,The Veteran's left knee disability is remanded for further examination and rating consideration.,The Veteran's stomach disability (likely GERD) is remanded to determine if it is related to service, specifically the November 1981 diagnosis of mild gastroenteritis or a report of coughing up blood during service.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities are remanded for further examination and rating consideration. The examiner must also consider whether her PTSD is related to an in-service personal assault.,The Veteran's low back disability is remanded for further examination and rating consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's TBI and its residuals, including headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, and cervical spine disorder. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are believed to be related to an in-service HUMVEE accident. A new examination is needed to determine if there is a link between his current symptoms and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to technical issues with his hearing transcript and because the appeal was returned without the AOJ, requiring further action before adjudication can proceed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury with anxiety disorder and headaches, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board found that the criteria for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability were met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed conditions and their relationship to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD and tension headaches have been granted increased ratings, with the PTSD receiving a 70% rating from October 27, 2016, and a 50% rating for the period of October 19, 2009, to October 26, 2016. The Veteran's tension headaches have been granted a 50% rating throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his educational and occupational background, thus TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional information and VA examinations.