Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's epilepsy, including whether it is related to his service-connected migraine headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations. The issues of service connection, rating in excess of 50 percent for chronic headaches, and TDIU are all pending.

The Veteran's chronic tension headaches are currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that they do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating as there is no evidence of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension have been dismissed.,For the period prior to June 15, 2015, the Veteran’s chronic tension headaches were rated as noncompensable (0 percent).

The Veteran's initial 30% rating for service-connected headaches was restored as of November 20, 2013.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and evidence collection. The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for various conditions, but the decision is pending as more information is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, PTSD, and headache disability have been granted. The claim for an increased rating for tinnitus remains pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes, dizziness, gastrointestinal disability including irritable bowel syndrome, migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, and allergic rhinitis. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals are being remanded due to the failure of VA to obtain and consider certain treatment records, as well as for a new VA examination of the toes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for various conditions, including joint pain, bilateral hearing loss, right foot disability, tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, plantar fasciitis of the left heel, headache, and acquired psychiatric disability. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence submitted. The issues of service connection for memory loss, sleep problems, night sweats (Gulf War syndrome), and headaches are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the hearing loss and tinnitus claims.

The Board has granted service connection for an anxiety disorder but has remanded the issues of service connection for a right hip disorder, back disorder, cirrhosis of the liver, and chronic hepatitis C. The Veteran's migraines are also being remanded.

The claim to reopen a service connection for a low back disorder is granted. The issues of service connection for recurrent lumbosacral spine disorder, recurrent head trauma residuals including intracranial hemorrhage residuals, and recurrent headache disorder are remanded due to the need for further medical examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,The Veteran's tinnitus rating was denied as the highest schedular level under Diagnostic Code 6260 has already been assigned.,The Veteran's headaches were rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum available for his condition. The claim for an increased rating was also denied.,Claims seeking effective dates prior to June 30, 2014 for service connection of tinnitus and headaches were denied as there are no records indicating entitlement within a year of separation from service or earlier.

The Veteran's migraines are now rated at 50% effective from February 1, 2016. Service connection for PTSD is granted. The right ankle disorder and vision problems due to fuel spillage have been remanded. Service connection for folliculitis and asthma remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's headaches are secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability and pain medication.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the effective date for his service-connected concussion migraines was set at August 16, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD with anxiety, left knee disorder, and tension headaches secondary to tinnitus have been granted. The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disorder and sleep disorder claims remain denied.