Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and review due to unclear information regarding flare-ups in the low back disability evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for headaches, as they are claimed to be secondary to a service-connected back disability. A new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's headache disability is proximately due to or permanently aggravated by his service-connected IVDS with spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, facet arthropathy, and lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded three issues for further development: headaches, lumbar spine disability, and bilateral shoulder pain (including cervical spine condition with radiating pain to the shoulders). The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee disorder, left varicocele, epistaxis (claimed as nosebleeds), and migraine headaches due to insufficient evidence in some cases. The Veteran will be afforded VA examinations to determine the nature and cause of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a headache disability, sinus disability, eye disability, hepatitis, and hepatocellular carcinoma due to unresolved issues regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD has been reopened and is now considered for service connection. The Board finds new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the claim.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for headaches, dizziness, and an equilibrium condition but denied these claims as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current conditions and active service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. Service connection was denied for neck pain and headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has not yet determined whether new evidence is sufficient to grant these claims. The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus and headaches, while his claims for sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, acid reflux (secondary to PTSD), and erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD) are still pending.,The Veteran's low back condition claim remains denied as there is no new evidence provided that relates the current disability to active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of sense of smell, taste, sinusitis, hypertension, and headaches have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Service records do not show any complaints or diagnoses related to the claimed conditions until after separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted in part. Service connection has been established for left shoulder condition, cervical spine condition (claimed as cervical spondylosis and stenosis), lumbar spinal stenosis, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, peripheral vestibular disorder, dizziness, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, headache condition, left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and service connection has been reopened for alcoholism and drug abuse. Other claims have been denied.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional VA examination and opinions regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for an undiagnosed illness resulting in fatigue, headaches, and joint pain due to Gulf War hazards.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines are granted a 50% rating, effective January 3, 2019. The issue of total disability rating due to unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches are rated at a 10 percent prior to February 14, 2015. A rating higher than 30 percent is denied from that time onwards.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back, left knee, right knee, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine headaches. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has ordered new VA examinations for the Veteran's cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and headache disability due to their worsening in severity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and thus denied her claim for a TDIU.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.,Service connection for high blood pressure is denied.,Service connection for PTSD is granted.,Service connection for cluster headaches is granted.,An effective date prior to September 27, 2012 for the award of service connection for depressive disorder is not warranted.