Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for a left foot disability, glaucoma, and a left knee disability. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, gastrointestinal disability, headaches (claimed as head trauma), and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 50% for the period after November 13, 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder is found to be the primary cause of his current OSA and headaches. His right shoulder, lumbosacral strain, and right knee disabilities are all granted with specific ratings.

The Veteran's claims for left shoulder disorder, hypertension, stomach disorder, PTSD and depression, right ankle disorder, tinnitus, left ankle DJD, lumbar spine strain, right Osgood-Schlatter’s syndrome, rhinitis, and right elbow laceration scar have all been denied. The claim for service connection for PTSD and depression has been reopened due to new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness, fibromyalgia, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and memory loss. The claim for a low back disability was reopened but not granted. The appeal is remanded for further evaluation of other issues.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for left leg pain and weakness as it has been granted with a full award of benefits. The issue of service connection for migraine headaches is remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for fainting spells, sleep apnea, and headaches to obtain additional medical evidence and determine their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disabilities are found to be the primary cause of his current respiratory and cardiovascular disabilities, including erectile dysfunction, tension headaches, sinusitis, asthma, rhinitis, sleep apnea, a respiratory disability claimed as due to asbestos exposure, and a cardiovascular disability. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating higher than 10 percent for left thumb sprain and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than August 26, 2015, for the grant of a 50 percent rating for his psychiatric disorder is denied. The Board finds that there is no evidence showing worsening of symptoms within one year prior to the August 26, 2015, increased rating claim.,The Veteran's service connection claims for right thumb disability and headaches are granted.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent effective November 7, 2012. She is entitled to a higher rating prior to this date.

The Veteran's claims for increase ratings in Meniere’s syndrome and depressive disorder have been withdrawn.,The issues of service connection for colitis, TDIU from December 1, 2012 to August 4, 2016, and the remaining appeal are remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding direct and secondary service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and cervical neck lordosis condition, vertigo, irritable bowel syndrome, and migraine headaches as secondary to her service-connected disability of nonspecific musculoligamentous strain, lumbar spine. The remanded issues include determining whether these conditions are aggravated by her service-connected disabilities or if they have a direct relationship with her military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a back disability, headaches, and low sperm count have been denied. The effective date for the increased rating of PTSD has also been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate as there is no evidence of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 50 percent for migraines is granted. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The claims for service connection for a pelvic disability as a residual of a Cesarian section and for a Cesarian section scar are remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted, as it is etiologically related to noise exposure during active military service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied due to lack of evidence of current disability meeting VA criteria. The claims for service connection for a pelvic disability and for a Cesarian section scar are remanded.,,,

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, including medical treatise evidence that addressed possible relationships between sleep, gastrointestinal problems, and headaches and PTSD. The claims are now recharacterized as secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal at a hearing.

The Veteran’s appeal is remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation of his service-connected conditions, as well as additional evidence regarding his claims. The appeals are not related to a presumption or exposure basis.

The Board has decided to remand several claims for additional development and evidence collection, including seeking outstanding VA medical records and obtaining the Veteran's consent to obtain private medical records.