Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's migraine headaches are not shown to be manifested by characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in 2 months over the last several months, so a compensable rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened. His major depressive disorder (previously PTSD) is rated at 70 percent, effective December 29, 2016. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for lumbar spine disability, right toe injury, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, affective psychosis, and adjustment disorder due to incomplete service records.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury, cervical spine disorder, and headache disorder. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the medical evidence presented.

The appeal is denied for the claims of service connection for hepatitis C, left shoulder disorder, acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, sleep disorder, and headaches. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and anxiety reaction) has been reopened.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating determinations due to incomplete records from Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, a need for additional VA medical opinions regarding headaches and prostate cancer/kidney disabilities, and an issue with secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches, neck impairment, right foot condition, and left foot condition are not service-connected as they were not aggravated by an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for hypertension, stomach hernia, and migraine headaches have been remanded due to the need for further development regarding her employment status.

The Veteran's TDIU application is remanded due to the need for updated employment information and a comprehensive examination assessing the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work as a carpenter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and verification of exposure, stressors, and medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury and strokes have been denied. The claim for PTSD has been granted with new and material evidence received.,Service connection for blindness and diabetes mellitus is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of evidence of very frequent prostrating attacks.

The Board has found that a VA examination is needed for the disabilities to properly adjudicate the issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cholelithiasis and migraine headaches due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at 10% from February 1, 2013 to May 16, 2016 and his migraines have been rated at 30%. The right knee condition remains remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his right knee meniscal tear, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and degenerative arthritis. This issue has been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches and bilateral-hip disorder has been reopened, but the claims are denied as there is no evidence of a direct or secondary relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and a headache disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate opinions in his VA examinations regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis with headaches is being sent back for further investigation.