Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disorder, migraine, neck disorder, and back disorder are denied. The right shoulder and left ankle disorders have been remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as his current auditory thresholds do not constitute a disability. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection have not been met.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a pulmonary disability, eczema, athlete’s foot, and ingrown toenails of the great toes, and scars from moles removal are remanded as there is insufficient evidence to make a determination on these issues.

The Veteran's left hand injury, unspecified joint swelling and pain, ddd of the lumbar spine, sleep apnea, skin rash, face, chest, and arms, and headaches are all found to be related to service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to a request to participate in the RAMP program. The issues of service connection and evaluation for various conditions are being reconsidered.

The Veteran's request for an increased rating for residuals of head trauma and TDIU as a result of service-connected disabilities was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating or TDIU status.

The Veteran's claims for asthma, left knee disorder, acquired psychiatric disorders (including PTSD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder), sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and headaches are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 30 percent, effective from September 13, 2013. Separate ratings of 10 percent are granted for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy from September 13, 2013 to April 27, 2016. A TDIU is granted from the same date.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, to include migraines and occipital headaches, as well as a cervical spine disability. The issues of service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury have been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's headaches are related to service or his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches, insomnia, and chronic fatigue syndrome are granted. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and related headaches have been granted service connection, with the rating assigned at 10%.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his migraine headaches, PTSD with TBI, and TDIU.

The Veteran's post-concussion headaches are rated at a 10 percent evaluation. The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for thoracolumbar spine, right shoulder strain, and cervical strain.

The Board has determined that there are missing records pertinent to the Veteran's claims for service connection, and therefore, these cases are being remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his requests for service connection and other benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional compensation for a dependent child based on school attendance was denied as the evidence did not show that information regarding D.G.'s status as a dependent school child was received within a year of his 18th birthday or when he began college.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine-like headaches was denied as there is no earlier effective date prior to January 16, 2017. The service connection claim for chronic prostatitis was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and associated headaches has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.