Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent throughout the claim period.,Service connection is granted for a neck disability, chronic bronchitis, prostate cancer, and right and left knee disabilities. The acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, groin disability, and service connection claims remain pending.,An increased rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches is granted. Service connection for the neck disability, chronic bronchitis, prostate cancer, and right and left knee disabilities are granted. The acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, and groin disability claims are remanded.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of peripheral neuropathy, allergies (other than allergic rhinitis), and chronic headaches. The claims are being REMANDED to allow for additional evidence collection and a proper medical opinion.

The Veteran's disability rating for service-connected migraine headaches was restored to 30 percent effective September 1, 2016. A higher rating is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues currently on appeal, including service connection and increased rating claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a low back disability and left knee disability due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for left and right torn rotator cuff disabilities have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing her appeal. Her bilateral hearing loss claim has been denied as she did not meet the criteria for a current disability under VA regulations. The Veteran's cervical spine, lumbar spine, and headache conditions are all granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.,The Veteran experienced injuries during service that resulted in ongoing cervical and lumbar spine issues, which have been linked to her military service through continuous symptoms. Her hearing loss is not considered a current disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a left elbow disorder, thoracic spine disorder, headaches (including as secondary to tinnitus), and bilateral hearing loss. The VA must obtain additional medical records and schedule the Veteran for an examination.

The Veteran's claims for chronic right middle finger, left hand, right hand, headache, lumbar spine, and right knee disorders have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to service.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral leg disorder is denied. The Veteran's claim for headaches, as a residual of a traumatic brain injury, is granted. Other issues are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's migraine headaches disability, specifically addressing whether it preexisted service or is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, left knee disability, and cervical spine disability. Service connection is also granted for erectile dysfunction but denied for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected headaches.

The Veteran's neck disability and service-connected cervicogenic headaches are granted, but the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervicogenic headaches is denied.

The Veteran's headaches and hypertension are not service-connected as they did not manifest during active duty, nor are they linked to his Gulf War service or PTSD.,His lower back disability is not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing it was present in service or within the presumptive period for undiagnosed illnesses. The Veteran's current IBS is also not service-connected as there is no link between his active duty and this condition.

The Board granted an effective date of June 28, 2010 for the award of a total disability individual unemployability (TDIU) based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and associated migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for migraines was denied, and the issue of an increased disability rating for PTSD and TBI residuals is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a cervical spine disorder and headaches was denied due to the lack of new and relevant evidence.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for both conditions was not granted as there is no credible evidence supporting the Veteran's claim that he incurred additional disabilities or aggravation of existing disabilities as a result of VA treatment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and headaches. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's radiculopathy in the right and left lower extremities are granted a rating of 40 percent, which is not higher.,The Veteran's headaches are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hypertension is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his headaches and dizziness are related to his service-connected hypertension or other conditions.