Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a head injury and/or concussion, as well as headaches. The Veteran's claim for service connection for these conditions is being reviewed due to new evidence submitted since previous decisions.,The VA examiner will be asked to provide an opinion regarding whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran’s current symptoms are related to her in-service head injuries and/or concussions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the May 2017 decision and the inadequacy of past VA examinations. An additional VA examination by a neurologist is needed to determine the current severity of TBI and distinguish PTSD symptoms from TBI symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, migraine headaches, coronary artery disease, GERD, and an acquired psychiatric disability due to a lack of proper notice and development.

The Veteran's chronic headaches were not shown in service or many years thereafter, and the preponderance of evidence fails to establish a relationship between his diagnosed headache disorder and active service.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection, as the current opinions are not based on accurate factual premises and do not address all relevant theories of causation.

The Veteran's eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is contingent on a finding of a permanent and total disability. The Board has ordered additional records to be obtained, including VA medical records from October 2014 to March 2017, and an opinion regarding the permanence of the severity of the service-connected epilepsy.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records from 1990-1991, and the Veteran's name changes. The claim will be reconsidered after obtaining these records.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a respiratory condition (previously claimed as bronchitis), sleep condition, and headaches secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder is granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye condition is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for memory loss and her rating appeal for migraine headaches are both remanded due to the inadequacy of the previous VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for further examination regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and depressive disorders. The examiner is asked to determine if the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric condition related to service, including radiation exposure. Additionally, an opinion on whether the Veteran has a separate diagnosis for a headache condition is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and migraine headaches due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to service, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are related to service or a service-connected disability, and thus service connection for headaches is granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, and he is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another. The issues regarding service connection for Parkinson’s disease and sleep apnea secondary to PTSD have not yet been adjudicated.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been reopened and are granted. Service connection is established for a left knee disorder, right shoulder disorder, headache disorder, and psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the remaining issues due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, and headaches have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for PTSD and depression. The claim for increased rating for urinary incontinence is denied as there is no evidence of renal dysfunction. The claim for increased rating for lumbosacral strain with IVDS remains pending.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities, diagnosed as plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, and bilateral calcaneal spurs, and chronic headaches are granted service connection. The Veteran's pes planus (flat feet) and eye disability (sensitivity to light), and sleep apnea claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fatigue, headaches, and digestive problems due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The Board denied the claim for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, and migraines as the preexisting conditions did not worsen during service.