Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for headaches and remanded the issue of an initial disability rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and headaches due to the need for additional evidence from private providers.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a left hip disability and chronic fatigue with sleep problems, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran's hypertension and headaches were denied as there is no evidence of such conditions in service or related to service.,For the issues of increased ratings for radiculopathy of the lower extremities, the Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and schizoaffective disorder, depressive type. Service connection for a bilateral knee disorder is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to service, while her back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder are not. The claims for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, migraines (secondary), and gastroesophageal or gastrointestinal disorders are remanded.,Service connection for a back disability is denied due to lack of credible evidence linking the condition to service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and secondary service connection for migraines and gastroesophageal or gastrointestinal disorders are also remanded.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for his service-connected headache disability is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of the severity and frequency of his headaches. The Board lacks the requisite medical expertise to adjudicate the claim without further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is dismissed as the requested 70 percent rating has been granted.,Prior to September 20, 2010, the Veteran’s Meniere’s syndrome was rated at 30 percent. From that date forward, it is rated at 100 percent.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are now rated at 30 percent prior to March 23, 2019 and 50 percent thereafter.,SMC at the housebound rate has been granted from September 20, 2010. The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a re-adjudication by the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for blurry vision and headaches due to military service in the Persian Gulf. The claims are being returned for further development, including obtaining personnel records and an examination to determine if a traumatic brain injury is present and whether the Veteran's symptoms of blurry vision, dry eyes, or blepharitis are related to his reported exposure during deployment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on migraines, generalized anxiety disorder, and lumbar strain have been dismissed. Her fibromyalgia has been granted a TDIU due to her service-connected disabilities rendering her unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment.

The appeal of the issues related to migraines, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral knee degenerative arthritis, thoracolumbar spine degenerative joint disease, and left second metacarpal fracture is dismissed as these conditions have been awarded service connection. The issue of service connection for a left shoulder condition is remanded.

The Veteran's right ankle scar is rated at 0 percent, and a higher rating is denied.,PTSD remains rated at 70 percent, with no higher rating granted.,Prior to October 16, 2018, the lumbar spine disability was rated at 20 percent; as of that date, it is rated at 40 percent.,The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are not rated higher than 20 percent.,A higher rating for a left eye disability is denied.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right eye disability, chest disability, and headache disability remains remanded.,Service connection for cervical spine disability, right ankle disability, right knee disability from March 1, 2014 to September 15, 2015, left knee disability, and a temporary 100 percent rating based on surgical treatment for the right knee requiring convalescence are all remanded.,Effective dates prior to specific dates for service connection grants or increased ratings are also remanded.

The Veteran's migraine headache disability was initially rated at 30 percent prior to May 18, 2017. Effective from May 18, 2017, the Veteran is granted a 50 percent rating for his migraines headaches.

The Board has remanded the case for a new medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's migraine headaches are related to service, caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, hearing loss, tinnitus, or treatment thereof.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for ischemic heart disease, acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The appeal for headaches has also been granted. However, the appeals for right upper extremity neurological disability, left lower neurological disability (other than sciatica), and right lower extremity neurological disability are being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic headaches and an acquired psychiatric disability, but denied service connection for low back pain, bilateral hand pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable initial rating for tension headaches, service connection for muscle tension in shoulders and neck secondary to anxiety disorder, and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right hand disability, lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, major depressive disorder, hypertension, and headache condition are all granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, lumbosacral strain, hearing loss, sleep apnea, insomnia, right foot disorder (pes planus), left foot disorder (pes planus), vision disability, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, migraine headaches, and skin disorder.,The Board found no evidence of a chronic lumbar disorder that began during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including anxiety, cholinesterase deficiency, headaches, memory loss, insomnia, shortness of breath, frequent colds, rapid heartbeat, and smell and taste of oil field. The evidence did not establish a distinct disability or provide new and material evidence to reopen any of the claims.