Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, to include as secondary to a cervical spine/upper back disability on a substitution basis. Service connection was denied for the cervical spine/upper back disability.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding dental condition, eye condition, prostatic condition, and right inguinal hernia repair. Service connection was granted for adjustment disorder with mixed features of anxiety and depression.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, and headache disorder have been reopened. The claim for PTSD has been denied, while the others are granted.,New evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims of service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and a headache disorder.

An effective date of February 3, 2012, but no earlier, is granted for the grant of service connection for migraine headaches.,Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for anxiety disorder, NOS is denied.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, migraine headaches (secondary to traumatic brain injury), status-post fracture of the right thumb, and tinnitus.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary to comply with VA's duty to assist before a final adjudication of the Veteran's claims can be accomplished. The Veteran’s service treatment records show treatment and diagnoses for some of the claimed conditions, but there are gaps in her medical history since she left active military service.

The Board denied service connection for neck injury (c5-c6) and migraine headaches to include secondary to neck injury.,There is no direct evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating from September 20, 2010 to February 20, 2015 was denied as his migraines did not result in characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in 2 months over the last several months.,A 50 percent rating was granted for migraine headaches from February 20, 2015. The Veteran's very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks of migraine headache pain were productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of any claimed conditions and therefore, service connection cannot be established for these conditions.

The Veteran's disability ratings for his spine condition, radiculopathy, and migraines have been restored to their previous levels.,The Veteran was previously rated at 40%, 20%, and 30% respectively. The reductions were reversed.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, migraine headaches, and dermatitis were originally denied. New evidence was submitted after the final denial that supports her claim of service connection for these conditions. The Board granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, general anxiety disorder, and depression, but denied service connection for migraine headaches.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic residuals of a head injury and TMJ dysfunction, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions. The case is remanded for further examination regarding TMJ dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for migraine headaches was denied as her headaches did not result in severe economic inadaptability.,Service connection for a low back disability was also denied because there is no evidence of chronicity within the presumptive period and the medical opinions were against the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues include heart disorder, headaches, neck disorder, and back disorder.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for service connection and rating issues related to the Veteran's disabilities. The appeals are being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for headaches, dizziness, residuals of a nasal fracture, obstructive sleep apnea, and memory loss. The appeal is granted on these issues. However, the Board has also remanded the Veteran’s claims as there are additional issues that need further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for further examination and opinion regarding TBI residuals, including cognitive disorder, headaches, and diplopia. The examiner is asked to assess the current severity of these conditions and determine if neck and back pain are related to or a residual of any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection, while his hypertension is denied an initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for headaches was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because there is no current disability meeting VA compensation criteria.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and the issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.,Claims for service connection for migraine headaches and sleep disturbances are also remanded.