Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for headaches associated with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is being remanded to allow the AOJ to consider additional evidence, including a March 2019 VA examination and a private clinical record from SPT.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a skin disability and depression has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for bilateral tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus, headaches, and pharyngitis were not found to be related to service. The Board also remanded the issues of diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension due to potential in-service asbestos exposure.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension was denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, thoracic spine disorder, and left shoulder disorder. The claims were remanded but the appeals remain pending.

The Veteran's appeals for left eye condition, gastrointestinal bleeding, and higher disability rating for tinnitus have been dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection of chronic headaches, chronic nose bleeding, and lower back injury.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for migraine headaches, high blood pressure (hypertension), right knee disability, and obstructive sleep apnea due to a failure in VA's duty to assist. The case is being sent back for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim remains denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied because the Veteran did not appear for a scheduled VA examination.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at a maximum of 50 percent, reflecting very frequent and prolonged attacks that cause severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder.,The Veteran's PTSD is granted based on a credible in-service stressor.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for headaches, mononeuropathy of the right median nerve, mononeuropathy of the left ulnar nerve, and sacral radiculopathy of the right lower extremity were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal at a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's TBI, posttraumatic headaches, and right leg disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for Osgood-Schlatter's disease of both knees, headaches, visual floaters, bilateral hearing loss, degenerative disc disorder (DDD), photophobia, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and a neck condition due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder arthritis and tension headaches, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not originate in or were not caused by his military service.,No evidence was provided to support a direct link between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as her service-connected disabilities do not render her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, despite meeting schedular criteria.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition did not manifest within one year of separation and was not related to his military service.,The Board also denied service connection for residuals of a concussion (including migraine headaches and dizziness), concluding that there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claims are now pending for further review.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for sinus headaches, which was previously rated at 30 percent. The decision is based on the Veteran's frequent and prolonged attacks of headache pain impacting employment.

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

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for headache disorder and vertigo due to new evidence showing a possible link between these conditions and his service-connected left ear condition. The claims are now remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and possibly conducting examinations.