Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for major depression with mixed anxious distress, cervical spine degenerative joint disease, and migraine headaches were denied. The Board found that the severity of the Veteran’s symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection of neuro damage of the right hand was granted. The claims for secondary service connection for cervicothoracic spine disorder, headache disorder, and neurological disorders of the right shoulder and wrist are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and headaches, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for insomnia and increased ratings for headaches secondary to TMJ are remanded due to the need for updated VA medical records and a more contemporaneous examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, sleep apnea, headaches, ankle disorders, hip disorders, shoulder disorders, neck disorder, grand mal seizure, and right knee disorder have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to pending claims related to other conditions. The appeal will be deferred until all other issues are resolved.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of chronic sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and migraines have been granted. The Veteran is also awarded an initial rating of 30 percent for his migraines.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep disturbance and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to a lack of medical evidence addressing their etiology.,Service connection cannot be established for neurological syndrome, migraine headaches, severe muscle pain, or abnormal weight loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right biceps tendon rupture, and hypertension, do not render him unemployable as he has worked part-time for many years.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for anemia was denied, and service connection for various conditions including low back disability, PTSD, alcohol-related disorder, tobacco abuse disorder, TIA, cardiac murmur, right bundle branch block, atypical pneumonia, sinus disability, headache disability, gastroenteritis, PFB, chalazion surgery residuals, and subconjunctive hemorrhage of the right eye was denied. The Veteran's anemia is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric condition. The Veteran's symptoms were found to have started in service and persisted.

The Veteran's sleep disorder and headaches have been granted service connection, with a 10% disability rating for headaches. The case is remanded to determine if an even higher evaluation is warranted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, a seizure disorder (blackouts), headaches, and angioneurotic edema due to incomplete records. The Veteran is directed to have VA attempt to obtain his in-patient treatment records from Balboa Naval Medical Center during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining additional medical records, scheduling VA examinations, and providing a more detailed opinion regarding his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cervical and lumbosacral spine disabilities, headaches, depression, and penis disability (ED) due to inadequate examinations that did not consider lay evidence of symptoms from service. The Veteran's service records do not provide a clear picture of his pre-service health or any in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to new evidence added since the last Statement of the Case. The claims will be reviewed again, including a TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder other than right upper extremity radiculopathy of the median nerve and his claim for an initial compensable evaluation for headaches have been remanded due to new evidence received. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional medical records, including from Dr. P.G., and schedule VA examinations.

The Veteran's headaches prior to July 17, 2017 were rated at a noncompensable level. The Board has now granted an initial 30 percent evaluation for these headaches.

The Veteran's TDIU is granted with an effective date of August 13, 2014. The earlier claim for migraine headaches (secondary to Major depressive disorder) and the request for a prior effective date are also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for additional evidence.