Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and a headache disorder as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient opinions regarding causation or aggravation.

The Veteran's migraines are currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum rating available under VA guidelines. The Board found that his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating as they do not result in very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left and right shoulder disabilities, hearing loss in the right ear, asthma, ischemic heart disease, headaches, PTSD, and depression have been denied. The decision also includes remanded issues such as sleep apnea and high blood pressure.

The Veteran's tension headaches were granted service connection. The Board also found that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding that the Veteran’s gastrointestinal and memory loss disabilities are related to his military service.,The Veteran was not diagnosed with any gastrointestinal or memory loss disabilities during VA examinations, but he has alleged continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of traumatic brain injury, including migraines and cognitive/behavioral impairments, are rated at 100% effective from August 26, 2010. The appeal is granted for these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with persistent depressive disorder and alcohol and drug use disorder, as well as for an earlier effective date than August 9, 2013.

The appeal to reopen service connection for PTSD was granted, along with other claims related to various disabilities. The effective date remains pending as it is not specified in the decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and migraine headaches due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's acquired psychological disability, including major depressive disorder and panic disorder, was granted service connection. The right toe disability and left hand finger disabilities were denied as not related to military service.,Service connection for vertigo was denied due to lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the issues of increased rating for headaches and service connection for vision impairment.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: the claim for service connection for a right hip condition and the issue of evaluating the Veteran's migraines. The decision is based on the need for further medical examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorders and other conditions, including back, neck, and headache disorders. The Veteran is not service-connected for these conditions.

The Veteran's tension headaches are currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent. The Board has determined that his symptoms more closely approximate a 50 percent disability rating, but does not warrant an increase to higher ratings.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of inner ear condition, headaches and dizziness, sleep apnea, and residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for migraine headaches and seizures, but has remanded both issues for further development. The petition to reopen service connection for mild arthritis of the lumbar spine is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were denied. The claim for Hepatitis C was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence, while the PTSD claim resulted in a 70% disability rating effective October 19, 2011.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including headaches, surgical scars of the low back, right lower extremity radiculopathy, degenerative disc and joint disease of the low back, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve), and PTSD. The remand includes obtaining updated VA treatment records, conducting new examinations to determine the nature and cause of the Veteran's disabilities, and providing a new rating for his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine with IVDS, radiculopathy, right lower extremity, a right bicep/arm condition, and high blood pressure have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection has not been granted for migraine headaches as there is no direct or secondary evidence linking them to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,Service connection claims for a low back condition, hysterectomy, migraine headaches, PTSD, and hypertension remain pending.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, left knee chondromalacia patella, tension headaches, and psychiatric disability (Generalized anxiety disorder and Anxiety disorder NOS). A rating of 10 percent but no more for hypertension is also granted. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus has been withdrawn.