Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service-connected, with the onset likely during active duty.,Service connection for a left shoulder disorder secondary to right shoulder strain is denied.

The Veteran's headache disorder is related to service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The issues of service connection for a back disorder, left thigh disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's history of renal stone of the left ureter is not compensable as it does not affect his body or exposed areas, nor does he require topical therapy.,Service connection for ischemic cardiomyopathy (cardiac disorder) due to exposure to herbicide agents is remanded.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to exposure to herbicide agents is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains pending and is being remanded.,The Veteran's left foot disorder, right foot disorder, hypertension, chronic acid reflux, memory loss, chronic headache disorder, and sleep disorder are all being remanded.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to exposure to herbicide agents is remanded.

The Veteran's restoration of a 30 percent rating for hypertensive cardiomyopathy with valvulopathy, effective April 1, 2014, is granted.,Service connection for tinnitus and headaches are both granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for migraine headaches, increased rating for lumbosacral strain, and increased rating for obsessive compulsive disorder with major depressive disorder and panic disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current neurological condition manifested by bilateral hand tremors, and thus cannot establish service connection for this claim.,Regarding the respiratory condition claimed as shortness of breath, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether it is related to service. The Veteran's symptoms are more likely due to his own exposure to environmental factors rather than service.

The Veteran's migraines have increased in severity since her last VA examination, and she should be provided an opportunity to report for a VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected migraines.

The Veteran's initial 30 percent evaluation for service-connected tension headaches is being remanded due to the need for a more recent VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues including the rating for PTSD and service connection for lumbosacral strain and chronic headaches. The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is currently rated 70% disabling, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for syringomyelia and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature of her symptoms and their relationship to her service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions have been dismissed. The claims for TBI, dizziness, HTN, bone spur and wart of the right foot, blurred vision, plantar fasciitis of the left foot, migraine headaches, and residuals of fractured right shoulder were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's combined disability rating of 30 percent effective May 27, 2015 was properly calculated as he had four service-connected disabilities each rated at a 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his right hip condition and TDIU.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have increased in severity since the last examination, and another VA examination is needed to determine his current symptoms, level of severity, and functional impairment.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for migraines, effective August 25, 2015. The issues of service connection for right ankle disorder and PTSD were not disturbed. Service connection was granted for allergic rhinitis, folliculitis (claimed as skin condition), vision problems due to fuel spillage, and asthma.

The Veteran's headache disorder, loss of the sense of smell, bilateral knee disability and respiratory disability are all granted as service-connected due to exposure to jet fuel. However, his claims for a respiratory condition and bilateral knee arthritis are denied.

The Veteran's headache disorder is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that it had its onset in or is otherwise related to his period of active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and head injury residuals due to a lack of adequate medical evidence, including an examination report that did not consider the Veteran's in-service noise exposure. The case will be returned to the Board after further development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and a headache disability, finding that there is no current disability to relate or attribute to his service.