Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for migraines is being remanded due to the length of time since his last VA examination and new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches has been granted. The claim for upper back pain is being remanded due to the lack of relevant private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include skin condition, headaches, PTSD, and a sleep problem.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including toenail disorder, toe disorder, headaches, gastrointestinal disorder, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension, were denied as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and sleep apnea. The Veteran will need to undergo additional examinations to determine if his conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for GERD and remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal for earlier effective date and higher disability ratings is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The Veteran's claim for service connection remains pending.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for right hip bursitis is granted. Service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and convergence insufficiency (CI) are also granted.,Service connection for right lumbar radiculopathy remains denied, as an updated examination is needed.,The Veteran's TBI is granted, with service connection established based on combat presumption.,Convergence insufficiency (CI) is granted secondary to the Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI).,Service connection for headaches is denied.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the 30 percent evaluation of service-connected chronic headaches, but the Board finds no evidence that his condition worsened within a year prior to September 26, 2014.,The Veteran also seeks an earlier effective date for the 50 percent evaluation of service-connected PTSD. The Board similarly finds no evidence that his condition worsened within a year prior to September 26, 2014.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and headaches due to incomplete development. The AOJ is required to complete all requested actions before further consideration.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine and Bilateral Radiculopathy, Residuals of TBI, and Tinnitus. The claims are granted to this extent. However, due to new evidence received since the last denial, the Board is remanding the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hearing Loss and Left Eye Injury.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Migraine Headaches, Allergic Rhinitis, Sleep Disorder, and Fatigue due to new and material evidence. The appeals are granted in part.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to August 7, 2014 and a higher disability rating for migraine headache are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for headaches and earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for headaches and tinnitus have been dismissed due to a lack of an adequate substantive appeal.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for a psychiatric disability has also been dismissed, as it is inextricably intertwined with the claims for increased rating and earlier effective dates for headaches.

The Veteran's initial rating for migraine is granted at 50%. The Board finds the Veteran’s migraines to be manifested by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. Service connection for left shoulder AC joint and rotator cuff arthritis, and dizziness are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

Service connection for right ear hearing loss is granted.,An initial 30 percent evaluation for chronic sinusitis is granted. The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and headaches are remanded due to lack of recent examination.,The Veteran’s skin disorder (squamous cell carcinoma) is presumed due to herbicide exposure, but the relationship with his claimed lichen planus-like keratosis remains unclear. Cervical spine disorder secondary to lumbar spine disability is also remanded for further evaluation.,Entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent from May 7, 2012, for lumbosacral Strain (claimed as low back strain) is remanded.,Entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for unspecified anxiety disorder is remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand and fingers degenerative arthritis, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), headaches, a flu-like condition, bronchitis, a left knee and leg condition, and a right knee condition.

The Veteran's headache disability is related to service and has been granted as a direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings of his service-connected residuals of a traumatic brain injury, headaches, and posttraumatic stress disorder are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including examinations to address his claimed conditions and their relationship to service. The claims are being remanded.