Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's headache disorder is granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension and joint and muscle pain are remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his service.

The Veteran withdrew the claims for service connection for lumbar strain, a left ankle condition, a sleep disorder, and headaches before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran seeks earlier effective dates for service connection awards, but the Board finds that no earlier effective dates are warranted.,The Veteran also seeks a higher rating for his TBI. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper development of this issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding his cervical spine disability, right leg disability, folliculitis, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and lumbar strain. The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and her military service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding all listed issues, including the rating for migraine headaches and other conditions. The Board dismissed these appeals due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeals for common peroneal and tibial nerve neuroma resection with grafting of the left lower extremity, residual of left closed mid-fibula shaft fracture, chronic fatigue syndrome, acid reflux, and migraine headaches have been dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not related to his service-connected allergic rhinitis, and thus grants service connection for headaches secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's previously denied service connection claims for a lumbar spine disability, headaches, bone spurs, PTSD, right knee disability, and condyloma (genital warts) are being remanded due to new evidence. The issues of restoration of the 70% rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU remain pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and headaches, including as secondary to a cervical spine condition due to lack of medical evidence supporting these conditions during or since service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including those for psychiatric disabilities and gout. The remaining issues are also being remanded.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia disability was granted a 40 percent rating throughout the appeal period, with symptoms described as constant or nearly constant and refractory to therapy.

The Veteran's initial rating for TBI is denied, and his initial compensable rating for headaches is also denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support additional staged ratings for any time period on appeal.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria.,The Veteran's headaches are not service-connected due to lack of in-service onset and no credible link to active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim. The denial of joint disorders/arthritis, low blood pressure, headaches, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is also noted.,Service connection cannot be granted for any of these conditions due to lack of competent evidence linking them to active service or events therein.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a lumbar spine/low back disability and respiratory issues (including asbestosis), right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities, headaches, diabetes mellitus type II, hemorrhoids, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the receipt of new and material evidence. The Veteran's claims will be further evaluated with additional medical examinations.

The Board has withdrawn the appeal for service connection of arthritis of the left foot, reopened claims for blurry vision and chronic headache disability, and remanded for further examination regarding residuals of a head injury.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lumbar spine disability, migraine headaches, and acquired psychiatric disability due to potential issues with medical opinions and development of evidence. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with the service connection claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied, but his claims for PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder (general anxiety disorder and depressive disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches were all granted.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (general anxiety disorder and depressive disorder) based on a direct relationship to military service.