Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for migraine headaches, bilateral cholesteatoma with hearing loss, and TDIU due to an inadequate factual basis in previous opinions. The Veteran will need additional VA examinations to address whether his migraines are related to service or aggravated by his depressive disorder, and to assess the severity of his hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for intentional tremors, bilateral hands was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of 50 percent for migraines prior to January 1, 2013 was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected TMJ and in-service fall are found to be the cause of his current migraine headaches, which began during active duty. Service connection for a headache disability is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches as there is no current diagnosis of a headache condition.

The Board has denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left lower extremity radiculopathy, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erectile dysfunction (ED), and residuals of a chemical burn and abrasion. Service connection for headaches was not addressed in this decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current work environment may exacerbate his PTSD symptoms and make it unsuitable for him to continue in his current occupation. The Veteran also underwent a new VA examination which noted changes in his PTSD symptomatology, including increased irritability and anger outbursts. Therefore, the case is being remanded to allow for a vocational rehabilitation assessment that considers all of the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination report for right knee PFS, and requested an addendum opinion from the examiner.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for headaches, hypertension, and cerebrovascular accident (CVA), as well as the TDIU claim on the issue of service connection for headaches. The claims are now pending again with the Board.

The Board has dismissed the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of retained shrapnel, left hand; service connection for rheumatoid arthritis; service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (depression); service connection for left hand carpal tunnel syndrome; service connection for a respiratory disability; service connection for a skin disorder (dermatitis); and service connection for right ear hearing loss disability. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to Sjogren’s disease has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraine headaches is dismissed as the effective date of the granted 50 percent rating has already been established.

The Veteran's initial claim for migraine headaches was denied in May 2001, and the decision became final. The Veteran filed a new claim to reopen his previously denied claim on July 7, 2014.,From September 1, 2016, the Veteran is granted a 30% rating for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, migraines, mid and lower back condition, and sleep apnea were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to consider new evidence under the 'new and relevant' standard.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for sleep disability, headache disability, and respiratory disability. The Veteran's claims are pending as the AOJ is currently in the process of adjudicating them.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for a respiratory condition secondary to asbestos exposure, a neurological disorder (trigeminal neuralgia/stroke), and headaches. The appeals are currently pending.

The Board denied service connection for a right foot disorder, left ankle sprain disorder, and migraine disorder. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the medical evidence presented.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his ability to work with his service-connected disabilities. He must complete a VA Form 21-8940 and undergo updated examinations.

The Board has vacated the portion of its September 10, 2019 decision that denied entitlement to service connection for heart disorder, OSA, right knee disorder, and migraine headaches. The issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for migraine headaches, pain and burning sensations in the legs, shoulders, arms and/or neck, and an initial compensable disability rating for Hepatitis C due to inadequate etiological opinions.

Service connection for hemorrhoids is denied.,An initial rating of 10 percent for migraine headaches prior to February 9, 2018 is denied. A 30 percent rating for migraine headaches effective from February 9, 2018 is granted.,A rating in excess of 10 percent prior to July 6, 2015 and a rating in excess of 20 percent thereafter for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is denied.,An initial compensable rating prior to April 16, 2019, and a rating in excess of 40 percent thereafter for traumatic brain injury is denied.