Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine spondyloarthropathy with disc narrowing L3-S1 and an increased rating to 50 percent for migraine headaches.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for service connection of cervical spine, right hip, left shoulder, and headache disabilities. The effective dates are not specified as they were not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral spondylosis, lumbar degenerative disc disease, L1 vertebral compression fracture, multilevel facet changes and osteophytes at C3 through C7 along with multilevel degenerative disc disease, tension headaches, and right shoulder disability are all granted. The claims for service connection for right hip disorder and right elbow are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are being remanded due to the receipt of new evidence.,The Veteran is also being scheduled for various VA examinations related to his disabilities.

The Veteran's initial claim for a TBI rating was granted at 10 percent prior to June 21, 2016. From that date, the Veteran's TBI is rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board denied an increased rating beyond 10 percent and dismissed the TDIU claim as moot due to his service-connected grand mal seizures. SMC at the housebound rate was also denied prior to August 3, 2016.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, finding that there is no credible evidence linking her current migraines to an in-service injury or a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's obesity, which is due to his service-connected knee and foot disabilities, caused his sleep apnea. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, migraines, right arm disability, and a right knee disability are being remanded as there have not been VA examinations addressing these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, and migraines, as well as his claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease (CAD). The claims are being returned to the RO/AMC for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his migraine headaches was denied as the increase in disability did not occur within one year prior to the date of the claim, and he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and degenerative arthritis of the back are not related to his military service, but the issues regarding migraine headaches have been remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition warranted a rating in excess of 30 percent. The claim for TDIU was also denied because he is currently employed and able to work.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headache disability, including migraines, is related to his military service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is remanded due to the need for additional development and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding service connection for migraines. The Veteran's claims will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, headaches, and right knee disorder due to insufficient evidence. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for chronic migraines and vertigo, finding that these conditions were not caused or worsened by the service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the issues of hypertension, migraine headaches, and sleep apnea for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for headaches due to head trauma was denied. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to August 26, 2003 is also denied. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for traumatic brain injury (TBI) rated noncompensable prior to March 2, 2010 and 10 percent disabling since that date was not addressed in this decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, finding that there was no evidence linking his current headache disability to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disorder but has remanded the heart disorder claim due to insufficient development and consideration.