Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and anxiety/depression have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection of migraines was granted, and they were also granted service connection for right foot mild arthritis. The issue of whether the right foot disability is related to the service-connected right knee disability remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for migraines prior to July 21, 2014.

The Board has decided that the appellant does not have a bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes and denied service connection for this condition. The other issues on appeal are remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for perforation of the left eardrum, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and headaches. The reasons include a lack of current diagnoses or history of these conditions during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for tension headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that there is a link between his PTSD and the development of these headaches.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for January 18, 2013 were denied as the treatment was not in an emergency situation and VA facilities were feasibly available.

Major depressive disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension and migraine headaches have been granted service connection.,An increased rating greater than 10 percent for tinnitus is denied. An effective date prior to September 8, 2013 for service connection for tinnitus is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of June 27, 2011 for the grant of service connection of vascular headaches has been granted.,The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for global encephalitis from June 27, 2011 to March 13, 2019 was denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the existence and etiology of a right ankle disorder, right knee disorder, back disorder, and headaches. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected migraine headaches, traumatic brain injury residuals, and right eye disability. The examiner should also consider their combined effect on his employability.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating prior to March 15, 2018, and remains at a 70 percent disability rating thereafter.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's tension headaches, including whether they are related to service or any service-connected conditions. The VA examiner is requested to provide an opinion on this matter.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims for various disabilities. The Veteran's claim for tonsillitis is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition. Service connection for migraine headaches is granted due to credible lay and medical evidence showing a history of such headaches during service and since then. Other claims are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's low back disorder and headache disorder are service-connected, but his sciatica and acquired psychiatric disorder are not. The Board found that the Veteran's current back problems likely began during service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and migraine headaches are found to have begun during service.,Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches should be remanded due to new evidence received since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination and insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's migraines.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, headaches, memory and concentration condition, and sleep condition have been denied. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for headaches, memory and concentration condition, and sleep condition.