Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for myofascitis of the neck and headaches have been reopened, and the appeal is granted in part. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been rated and some issues are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, but remanded the issues of bilateral plantar fasciitis and bilateral heel bone spurs due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, her left and right hallux valgus are each rated at 10 percent, and she is granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and psoriasis claims are remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected. The remaining issues of increased evaluations for his right knee, left knee, foot conditions, and migraine headaches are remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sinus/allergic rhinitis, headache condition, hypertension, skin cancer of the bilateral arms, high cholesterol, bilateral shoulder condition, appendix removal residuals, colon condition, GERD, brain stem stroke, sleep apnea, and heart condition. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's sinus headaches are rated at 30 percent from May 19, 2016 to January 17, 2019. The Veteran's anxiety disorder is rated at 30 percent prior to September 28, 2018 and denied for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right-hand arthritis, a right ankle disability, right CTS, headaches, and residuals of frostbite. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of right wrist and bilateral knee disorders have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for her left ring finger disability has been remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection of a right thumb disorder, right index finger disorder, low back disorder, and right great toe and foot disorder have been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of dermatitis has been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of a headache disorder secondary to her service-connected allergic rhinitis has been remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances for a brace used for his service-connected back disability and topical medication used for his service-connected eczema in 2018, as there was no evidence that these items caused significant damage to his clothes.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including GERD, migraine headaches, sleep apnea, fatigue, and knee disabilities. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depression, are caused or aggravated by her service-connected migraine headaches. The Veteran is asked to provide additional private treatment records and for an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of service connection for eye disability was granted. Service connection for sleep apnea, tinnitus, stomach conditions, and migraine headaches were all granted with effective dates ranging from May 5, 2017 to June 23, 2017. The Veteran's low back disability, acquired psychiatric disability, seizures, and TDIU claim are still pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a head injury and/or concussion, as well as her claim for headaches (secondary to a head injury and/or concussion), due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examination.

The Veteran's spider veins of the lower extremities are found to have had their onset during active duty and service connection is granted.,There is no current evidence of a scalp disorder, including seborrheic dermatitis. Service connection for this condition is denied.,Service connection for a headache disorder is denied as there is no link between the Veteran's current headaches and her active duty.,The Veteran has not been diagnosed with an ear disorder at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 5, 2013 and June 7, 2014 for service connection of tension headaches and hemorrhoids have been denied.,The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for service connected tension headaches and hemorrhoids are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection, and TDIU due to inextricably intertwined issues. Specifically, the left hip disability claim is tied to other conditions like a buttocks disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a headache disability, including migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD and a skin condition of the nose and back, as new evidence was received that relates to these conditions. The Veteran's other claims have been decided.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal in August 2019.