Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a lung condition and for an increased rating for headaches due to inadequate examination reports and incomplete treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including transient ischemic attacks with seizures, diarrhea, involuntary movements, migraine headaches, depression and mental confusion with anger outbursts, and blurred vision, due to lack of evidence of exposure to mustard gas or sarin gas during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, migraine/tension headaches, and knee disorders have been granted. The claim for a left knee disorder is remanded, while the right knee disorder claim remains pending.

The Board has found that further development is necessary for the service connection claims related to lumbar spine disability, vertigo, migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction (secondary to lumbar spine disability), and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran's current disabilities are believed to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues related to white matter brain disease, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The remand includes additional development such as obtaining VA treatment records, requesting copies of ship logs, and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for a TBI. The Veteran's claims for bilateral eye disorder, sinus disorder, and headache disorder are remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the denial of service connection for TBI.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, but a separate 10 percent rating is granted for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.,The Veteran's left ankle strain remains rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of such condition.,Service connection for migraine headaches, claimed as secondary to service-connected disabilities, is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran’s migraine headaches are caused or aggravated by his allergic rhinitis and/or sinusitis in light of the June 2017 VA examination and Dr. C.B.’s opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for a headache disability and entitlement to TDIU due to the conflicting medical evidence on the nature and etiology of his headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her lumbar spine and headache disabilities, as well as for a TDIU. The remand requires additional examinations to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a higher rating are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evidence.

Service connection is granted for a back condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, depression, and headaches secondary to service-connected bilateral ankle disabilities.,An effective date prior to July 6, 2015, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to substantiate the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including arthritis, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and several other musculoskeletal issues. The decision also includes remands for tinnitus and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Sleep Disorder have been dismissed.,Service connection has not been granted for ITP, Crohn’s Disease, Spleen Removal, GERD, or Headaches.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, left lower extremity radiculopathy at 20 percent since January 31, 2019, and intermittent vertigo at 30 percent. The claims for increased ratings are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and increased ratings for cervical spine disability, major depressive disorder (MDD), post concussive headaches, and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to procedural defects and the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected head injury, residual scar of the right parietal scalp and headaches have been evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The Board denied a higher evaluation for both conditions.

The Veteran's combined disability rating of 90 percent from June 18, 2015 is denied. The Board finds the Regional Office properly calculated the Veteran’s combined rating, which is now 80 percent effective June 18, 2015.