Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder), sleep apnea, and headaches. The Veteran's left wrist, neck, back, and neurobehavioral effects of tension and confusion claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) and chronic headaches. The claim for service connection for pituitary adenoma was withdrawn by the Veteran during his hearing.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance is denied because the earliest factually ascertainable date that he was entitled to SMC based on aid and attendance was September 23, 2013.

The Veteran's appeals for various disability ratings have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeals by the Veteran through his representative.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinus disease, low back disorder, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of clear evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, but has remanded the issues regarding residuals of a head injury and psychiatric disability (including PTSD).

The Board denied service connection for fatigue, diabetes, and headaches. The Veteran's fatigue was attributed to hypogonadism rather than an undiagnosed illness or chronic multi-symptom illness related to Persian Gulf War experiences. His diabetes is not considered a presumptive condition due to his obesity and lack of evidence linking it to service. His headaches are attributed to degenerative joint disease and sinus issues, unrelated to Gulf War exposures.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is now rated at 70 percent, effective December 18, 2012. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a headache disorder are granted as secondary to the service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD and tinnitus. The issues of service connection for a right hand disability, neck condition, sleep apnea, esophagus condition, hernia disability, head scar, and TBI are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for post-concussive syndrome (TBI) and headache disorder, effective May 10, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and migraine headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder and ADHD, as well as her petition to reopen the claim for major depressive disorder. The claims are being returned for further development due to incomplete records and potential stressor verification.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's right ankle disability, dizziness, and migraine headaches are being reviewed.

The Veteran's headaches are related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's dizziness is caused by his service-connected temporomandibular joint disorder and chronic headaches, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition as secondary to those disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including left ankle disorder, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, headaches, and radiculopathy of upper and lower extremities. The Veteran was not provided with a VA examination for these conditions and additional evidence is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the adverse reaction to VA supplied medication. A Veteran's Health Administration specialist opinion is needed to address whether the speech impairments, lower extremity weakness, and dystonic reaction were caused by the ingestion of Gabapentin or Dubutamine.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee conditions, as well as headaches, secondary to a service-connected lumbar strain have been REMANDED.,Prior to November 23, 2015, the Veteran’s service-connected lumbar strain with DDD and IVDS was rated at 20 percent. After that date, it has been rated at 60 percent.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including a lumbosacral spine disability, right hip disability, right knee disability, bilateral leg disability, headaches, pulmonary embolism, and DVT of the left leg. The appeal is being remanded to obtain appropriate medical examinations.