Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for his degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, exercise-induced compartment syndrome of the legs, allergic rhinitis, GERD, or migraines prior to and after May 5, 2015. The Board also found that remand was necessary for further development regarding service connection for insomnia.

The Board has determined that new evidence supports reopening of claims for service connection for sleep apnea and right ear hearing loss. However, the left leg condition and headaches have not been substantiated by the provided evidence.

The Veteran's Meniere’s syndrome and sinusitis were granted an initial 30 percent rating, but DIC based on the cause of death was remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for higher ratings for migraines and TDIU, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's right knee instability and migraines have been denied. The Board has remanded the case for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for major depressive disorder, bilateral hearing loss, headaches (secondary to sleep apnea), an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and anxiety) secondary to service-connected disabilities, a higher rating for sleep apnea, and a compensable rating for postoperative ventral hernia. The Veteran's claim for reopening of the previously denied claim of service connection for major depressive disorder has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased ratings on multiple conditions has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI was denied, but his claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was granted and assigned a 30% disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his non-psychiatric service-connected disabilities. Other claims are also being considered.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for migraine headaches. The Veteran's hearing loss and fracture laceration left ring finger disabilities are also remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's migraines have been rated as noncompensable, and the right hip condition has been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for SLAP of the right shoulder was granted effective June 16, 2015. The initial compensable rating for IBS prior to June 1, 2016 and chronic interstitial cystitis were also granted.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent from November 21, 2017 forward and the right hand CTS is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea syndrome has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of her sleep apnea.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, is denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for OSA is denied.,Service connection for headaches is denied.,The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 20 percent and the reduction from 100 percent to 20 percent was proper.,An effective date prior to November 9, 2015, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The hearing loss, shoulder, cervical spine, and right shoulder disabilities may be related to service, but further examination is needed to determine this. Headaches and carpal tunnel syndromes require opinion regarding their relationship to service or other conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle and knee disabilities, as well as headaches of unknown etiology and general weakness. However, these claims are still pending as they have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for a headache disability was denied, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (Posttraumatic-stress disorder) was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines have been granted a 30 percent evaluation, which is the maximum rating available under the criteria for migraine headaches.

The Board finds that there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on various conditions have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded several issues including service connection claims.