Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic headaches, finding that there is no medical evidence to support a link between his current condition and either service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted reopening of claims for service connection for fatigue, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and migraine headaches. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's increased rating claims for left elbow epicondylitis and impairment of forearm as due to left elbow epicondylitis have been dismissed.,The Veteran's low back strain has been denied with a 10% rating prior to July 20, 2016 and a 20% rating from that date. The Veteran's tension headaches claim has also been denied.

The Veteran's claims for a separate initial compensable rating for ischemic changes of the brain, service connection for right knee disability, bilateral shoulder disabilities, right wrist DJD and CTS disabilities, and headache disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence.,VA examinations are needed in order to address the Veteran's assertions regarding his in-service falls and subsequent falls after separation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinea versicolor, headaches, hypertension, and bilateral upper extremity tremors as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Board has determined that another remand is necessary to ensure compliance with the prior remand directives, including obtaining a VA examination and ensuring all relevant medical records are associated with the claims file.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of migraine headaches, shortness of breath post aggravated deviated septum, and hypertension are REMANDED. The Veteran also seeks service connection for a deviated septum and a psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia). These claims are referred to the AOJ for further consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals right wrist fracture, migraine headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension due to potential preexisting conditions and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's initial rating for headaches has been granted at a 50 percent disability rating. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, previously denied due to lack of new and material evidence, is now reopened. Service connection for the acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is established based on credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are denied for weakness and throat disorder, but remanded for further action on his claims for headaches and additional psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination as they pertain to service connection for TBI, neck disability, spinal fusion (low back disorder), and headaches.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent from September 10, 2013 to February 12, 2018. The appeal is granted for this period.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because she limited her appeal to the issue of entitlement to service connection for headaches, and did not perfect an appeal for other issues. The AOJ had already granted this claim in a prior rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his left hand fracture and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches associated with traumatic brain injury are rated at 30% prior to March 6, 2018 and denied for a higher rating. The Veteran's partial complex seizure disorder is rated at 40%, which is the maximum allowed under current criteria.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals, status post reduction mammoplasty (including breast numbness) is granted. The Board also remanded the claims for left wrist disability, low back disability, neck disability, and migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and additional information. The Veteran will have an opportunity to provide these documents and respond to any new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The effective date request for migraine headaches was also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for left knee disorder, left varicocele, epistaxis (claimed as nosebleeds), and migraine headaches due to insufficient examination opinions addressing the Veteran's lay evidence and medical records.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, cardiac disorder, and headaches with dizziness due to inadequate opinions regarding the onset of these conditions during service.,The Board has also remanded the claim for TDIU as it is inextricably intertwined with the other service connection claims.,,