Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction and entitlement to an effective date earlier than September 1, 2013 for the grant of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and radiculopathy, left lower extremity has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for initial increased ratings for service-connected lumbar strain and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeals for entitlement to service connection for right and left foot disabilities have been remanded as the preexisting bilateral pes planus noted upon entry into service may have undergone an increase in disability during active duty service. An addendum medical opinion is needed to address this issue.,The Veteran's appeal for initial increased ratings for service-connected lumbar strain has been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeals for entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected radiculopathy, left lower extremity have been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeal for entitlement to a separate rating for exertional compartment syndrome in his right foot has been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeals for entitlement to service connection for a left foot disability have been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected traumatic brain injury has been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeals for entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left knee patellofemoral disability have been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeals for entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected right knee patellofemoral disability have been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeal for effective date earlier than July 18, 2017 for the increased 50 percent disability rating awarded for service-connected migraine headaches has been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability, left hip disability, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeals were dismissed or denied based on lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, migraines, and TBI, are found to be disabling enough for the Board to grant a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tension headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examination reports and lack of consideration of pertinent lay statements. The appeals are now pending with the AOJ.

Service connection is granted for tension headaches, but hypertension service connection claim is denied. The Veteran's hearing loss claim is remanded for a more contemporaneous VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral pes planus, headaches, an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depression, anxiety and acute insomnia), and sleep apnea due to new evidence added after previous decisions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for allergic conjunctivitis with pinguecula, dry eye syndrome, and ocular migraines. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, but denied the claims for throat condition, TBI, neck disability, tinnitus, and headaches.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a headache condition, and residuals of traumatic brain injury. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, skin condition (vitiligo), and headache condition. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's increased rating claim for coronary artery disease and remanded the TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence regarding his employability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's headaches, specifically whether they are related to service or asbestos exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, headaches, hepatitis C, and fatigue/malaise due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The claims for disabilities of the back, right shoulder, hips, knees, and ankles are inextricably intertwined with the claim for hepatitis C.

The Veteran's claims of increased evaluations for macular degeneration and headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a TBI, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), diabetes mellitus, and a headache disorder are not granted. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional information regarding the Veteran's service aboard USS Camden and to schedule him for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence. The case will be returned to the RO for additional development and consideration.

The Veteran's costochondritis and headaches are granted service connection. The Veteran's tachycardia, hypertension, and gynecological disability (cervical dysplasia) are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a headache disorder is granted. Claims for service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, acquired psychiatric disorders, low back, eye, and hearing disorders are denied.