Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, lower back disorder, TBI residuals, migraine headaches, PTSD, and acquired psychiatric condition to include anxiety and depression are not related to service. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for congestive heart failure and headaches due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examination. The case is now pending for further adjudication.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left hand tingling and numbness, headache disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder (posttraumatic stress disorder) due to secondary effects of service-connected post-operative residuals of left shoulder dislocation.,Specifically, the VA examiner was requested to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's pre-existing conditions were aggravated by his service-connected condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, renal failure, and migraine headaches. The evidence did not establish an in-service event or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. The claims for service connection for a back disability, skin condition, chronic headaches, and Gulf War Syndrome were remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right shoulder, lumbar spine, tension headaches (claimed as secondary to neck and back pain), right knee, and left knee disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for further examination. The issues are related to whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for various conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee and left knee disabilities, as well as for cirrhosis of liver (hepatitis B), but has remanded the issues regarding right shoulder condition, bilateral foot condition, acid reflux, rashes over body, sinus and headache condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for dizziness and headaches due to inadequate examination opinions. The Veteran contends that his symptoms are related to in-service acoustic trauma, but the VA examiner did not consider all relevant evidence and lay statements.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and evaluations to determine the nature and etiology of her hearing loss, eustachian tube dysfunction, dermatophytosis (toenail fungus), and other conditions.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with various conditions during or since service, including tinnitus, CFS, pericardial effusion, migraine headaches, hearing loss, eustachian tube dysfunction, and toenail fungus. The Board finds that additional evaluations are necessary to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination. The issues of increased ratings for various conditions are also remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability, migraine headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea are not service-connected. The claims for these conditions have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, and the Board has found that he meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU as of October 10, 2017. However, the case must be referred to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration of entitlement to a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis prior to this date.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for an undiagnosed illness, a left foot disability, and headaches are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions in the existing records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and complete further development of the claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines prior to July 31, 2018 was denied.,A 50 percent rating for migraines from July 31, 2018 through December 19, 2018 was granted.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines after December 19, 2018 was denied.,Service connection for PTSD was not established prior to April 28, 2014 and a 70 percent rating has been granted since then.,Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae was granted.,Service connection for TBI and CFS were both denied.,Service connection for a disorder manifested by radiation exposure was also denied.

The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine was rated at 10 percent from February 27, 2011 to July 2, 2013. The Board found that his disability met or approximated the criteria for a 10 percent rating during this period but denied any higher ratings due to lack of evidence showing specific functional limitations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further medical examinations. The issues include PTSD, migraine headaches, eye conditions, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for concussion and TBI were denied in March 1971, and his claim for migraine headaches was not granted until March 24, 2011. The decision is final as the Veteran did not appeal within one year of notice.

The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus, effective March 12, 2015.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and a respiratory disability were denied.