Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has not provided opinions on whether the Veteran's headaches, neurological condition other than seizure disorder, and fatigue are secondary to his service-connected seizure disorder. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, PTSD, bronchitis, migraines, left knee tendonitis, tinnitus, right knee tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis are service-connected. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined impact of these conditions.

The Veteran's tension headaches and acquired psychiatric disability are granted with increased ratings. The left knee condition remains unresolved, as the Board has ordered a remand for further examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, but has found that additional development is needed due to conflicting medical opinions and new allegations of injury.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a headache disability, finding that there is no competent evidence linking his current headaches to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU from April 10, 2014. The issue of an extraschedular TDIU for the period October 31, 2011 to April 10, 2014 is remanded.

The Veteran's PFB is rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded for further development regarding his headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disorder, tinnitus, and headaches.,Service connection is established for these conditions based on direct evidence of their onset during or shortly after military service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to deficiencies in the medical opinions provided. The Veteran's headaches, syncope of unknown etiology (claimed as vertigo), and prostatitis are all being reviewed further.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and anxiety disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for severe headaches and right knee disorder have been reopened, but the cases are still pending as they need further examination to determine if there is a relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings in various disabilities, including migraines, left knee disability, and left ankle disability, is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The TDIU claim remains on appeal.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims for hypertension and a headache disorder. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not established, and additional evidence is needed to determine the nature of his conditions.

The Veteran's headaches have worsened, and a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of diabetes mellitus, type II; headaches; hypertension; a psychiatric disorder (including PTSD); and sleep apnea due to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents or toxic chemicals during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic headaches is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that may warrant readjudication.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraines was granted effective February 2, 2017. The claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) eligibility was also granted effective November 28, 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected headache disability is granted a 50% evaluation, effective from July 26, 2017. The issues of entitlement to increased evaluations for the right ear disability and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim for restricted lung disease (COPD and bronchial asthma) has been withdrawn. The issues of service connection for traumatic brain injury, left knee degenerative joint disease, tinnitus, left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and migraine headaches have all been granted.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim for left knee degenerative joint disease has been granted. The issues of service connection for traumatic brain injury, tinnitus, left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and migraine headaches have all been remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for headaches and bilateral knee disorder, as well as the increased evaluation for depression with PTSD and TDIU. The Veteran's assertions regarding his conditions will be considered in these matters.