Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim for service connection for residuals of head trauma (headaches) is also remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for headaches, to include as secondary to service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI), was denied because there is no credible evidence that the current headache disability had its onset during active service or is related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, left hip degenerative joint disease with radiation into the thigh, right hip degenerative joint disease with radiation into the thigh, chronic diarrhea, and headaches due to lack of a nexus between his current symptoms and service-connected conditions or other relevant factors.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for shortness of breath is denied as there is no evidence of any impairment due to this symptom.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further examinations. The issues of service connection for chronic pain syndrome, post concussive headache syndrome, and sleep apnea are also being remanded.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected TBI residuals, including posttraumatic headaches, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's right ear otitis media has resolved with no discernable symptoms. The claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae, onychomycosis, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including depressive disorder and PTSD), service connection for headaches, and a 10 percent rating based on multiple, noncompensable, service-connected disabilities are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting VA opinions and incomplete examination reports. The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic headaches are being evaluated based on their current severity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment throughout the period on appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for headache disorder. The right eye vision impairment issue was dismissed as withdrawn during a hearing.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for the Veteran's right wrist, cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities are inadequate. Additionally, a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the service connection of depression. The claims for service connection for these conditions are being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for increased rating for hypertension was denied. The application to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied, and the case for service connection for headaches is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, including fatigue secondary to migraines, is being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches are granted service connection. The claims for hypertension, left knee disorder, right knee disability, GERD, PTSD, increased ratings, and TDIU are REMANDED.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for residuals of a head injury, to include TBI and headaches, and rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected lumbar spondylosis, to include whether a separate rating is warranted for right leg radiculopathy.

The Veteran was granted a 100% educational assistance benefit level under the Post-9/11 GI Bill due to his service-connected disabilities and over 30 continuous days of active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, has been reopened and is remanded.,Service connection for a prostate condition is denied as there is no credible evidence linking the current condition to his military service.,Service connection for bilateral foot condition/arches, hypertension, COPD, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) are all remanded due to insufficient examination or opinion regarding their etiology.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently being evaluated as a new claim since it was reopened.