Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for cervical spine disorder, headache disorder, low back disorder, left knee disorder, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), lower left extremity neuropathy, and upper left extremity neuropathy have been granted. Service connection is now established for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an examination, but has not yet made a final decision on whether service connection should be granted.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for lumbar traumatic arthritis and left knee reconstruction have been dismissed due to withdrawal.,The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to September 17, 2013 for PTSD has been remanded as the Board cannot adjudicate it without first determining if there was clear and unmistakable error in a previous rating decision assigning that effective date.,The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to July 12, 1999 for migraine headaches and hemiplegic migraines has also been remanded as the Board cannot adjudicate it without first determining if there was clear and unmistakable error in a previous rating decision assigning that effective date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed conditions, particularly sinusitis. The Veteran is also required to provide any outstanding private treatment records from Drs. R.M., MD, D.M.C., MD, and Vanderbilt Medical Center.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.,Specifically, the Veteran's bilateral shoulder and wrist disabilities, heart disability, severe headache disability, PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder are being reviewed.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including left and right foot disabilities, hypertension, scars of the forehead and right wrist, chronic headaches, and sleep apnea. The claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The rating for PTSD remains at 70 percent, and the ratings for TBI, tension headaches, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, and right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy are all denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, bilateral tinnitus, and migraines are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's appeal of the increased rating claim for a headache disability is dismissed.,A 40 percent rating for residuals of bilateral temporomandibular joints fracture (TMJ) is granted, effective from September 10, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal for left hand disability was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.,The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral shin splints, right ankle disability, sinusitis, or headaches.

The Veteran's claims for benign vertigo, acne, temporomandibular joint condition, and migraine headaches have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The Veteran was granted effective dates of August 5, 2014 for service connection and a disability rating for right shoulder arthritis, scar status post-surgical repair right shoulder, and post-surgical residuals right shoulder. The claims were denied for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disorder, left shoulder disorder, lung disorder, thyroid disorder, and headache disorder (secondary to service-connected disability).,The effective dates of August 5, 2014 are granted for the grants of service connection and a disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of his headaches is being remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether his service-connected Hepatitis C or related treatment has aggravated his claimed headache disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and her left knee disability has been granted. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for dizziness and headaches, both claimed as secondary to his service-connected TBI. The VA examinations did not address whether these conditions were aggravated by the service-connected TBI.

The Board has determined that more development is necessary prior to final adjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinsonism, headaches, and anxiety and coping difficulties with mild mood disorder due to his headaches. The case is being remanded for additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's lipomas and headaches have been denied as they are not related to service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,Service connection for hepatitis C has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine its etiology. The Veteran contends it is secondary to his liver disease (to include cirrhosis of the liver), and possibly due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including hip, knee, and foot disabilities, headaches, sleep apnea, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected headaches and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show that he is unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's migraines, associated with major depressive disorder and traumatic brain injury, are now rated at 50% effective February 10, 2017.