Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine disorder, right knee disorder, and tension headaches (secondary to asthma), finding that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of left knee disability. The claims for nose trauma residuals, PTSD with anxiety and depression, sleep disorder (other than sleep apnea), TBI, and headaches were all granted.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for headaches, sore muscles (now claimed as fibromyalgia), gastrointestinal disability, and joints disability have been granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss has been remanded.

The Veteran's initial rating for migraine headaches prior to April 30, 2018 was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's initial rating for dizziness and phonosensitivity after April 30, 2018 was also denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his in-service acoustic trauma, meeting the criteria for service connection.,Service connection is granted for OSA secondary to PTSD and headaches secondary to PTSD.

Service connection for PTSD was denied, and a 30% evaluation for headaches was granted but with no effective date assigned.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral wrist disability and sleep disorder (other than sleep apnea) have been reopened, but service connection is not granted due to lack of current disabilities. The Veteran's tinnitus and migraine headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating available, and an increased rating for plantar fasciitis quiescent is denied.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for cluster headaches due to a lack of adequate consideration of all relevant evidence in the August 2017 medical opinion.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those related to the Veteran's right knee disability, back disability, TBI, respiratory disability, headache disability, left forearm scar, hypertension, bilateral shoulder disorder, neck disorder, bilateral foot disorder, right hip disorder, chest disorder, and bilateral foot fungus. The RO is instructed to obtain all relevant medical records from VA facilities and any private providers.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for migraines and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and migraine headaches. The Veteran's low back disorder, sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded for further development.,Service connection is not granted for the claimed conditions as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of December 23, 2010 for the Veteran's entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The decision is based on the fact that the Veteran was entitled to a combined rating of at least 70 percent with a single disability rated at 40 percent or more since December 23, 2010, and his service-connected disabilities have prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment since that date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused him to be in need of personal assistance from others, and the Board has determined that he qualifies for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for joint pain, chronic fatigue, headaches, and muscle pain are reopened.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder) remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder was denied due to insufficient evidence showing the condition had its onset in service or is otherwise related to service.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic diarrhea prior to October 13, 2010 was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a migraine headache disability, lumbar spine disability, and right hip disability are remanded. The Veteran's skin disorder claim is also remanded.,A VA examination will be conducted to determine the current status of the Veteran’s lumbar spine and right hip disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a cervical spine disability and a compensable rating for tension headaches due to new evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his headaches, including whether they are related to his military service or his service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder with substance abuse disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity, migraine headaches, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete VA treatment records and missing service treatment records. Additional development is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee conditions, as well as residuals of a left knee replacement. The claims for hypertension, headaches, bruxism, TMJ disorder, and sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient evidence.