Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his honorable periods of service and for health care under Chapter 17, Title 38, United States Code.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting medical opinions and incomplete records. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records, including from Dr. Constantine and Dr. Mazer since 2015, as well as reserve service treatment records.

The Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea was denied as the evidence did not show that his sleep issues began in service or were related to his military service.,For the right finger disability, a compensable rating prior to February 9, 2017 and a higher than 10 percent rating from February 9, 2017 onward was denied as there was no evidence of additional limitation of motion after repetitive use testing or significant functional impairment.,The Veteran's headaches were found to have characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in two months over the last two months, qualifying for a 10 percent rating effective February 9, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records development.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and headaches were denied as service connection was not established.,An initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, effective prior to February 10, 2012 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus, and an effective date prior to February 10, 2012 for the grant of service connection for left ear hearing loss were also denied.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for sleep apnea, migraine headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression), bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension. The left inguinal hernia claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's post-traumatic headaches are granted a disability rating of 50 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's TBI is denied any increase in rating beyond the current 40 percent.

The Veteran's right shoulder scar was initially denied a compensable rating prior to August 2, 2017. A 10 percent rating is granted beginning on that date.,Service connection for heart disorder and bilateral wrist disorders are remanded due to outstanding records.,Right shoulder disability and cervical spine disability ratings are remanded as the Veteran's symptoms have worsened since his last examination in 2014.,Lumbar spine disability rating is remanded as the Veteran's range of motion has worsened since his last VA examination in 2014.,Bilateral foot disabilities and PFB of the face and upper neck are remanded due to outstanding treatment records. Migraine headaches are also remanded for a new examination.,,,

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral eye condition, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), a thyroid condition, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The remand requires additional medical opinions to address the etiology of these conditions, particularly regarding exposure to herbicides and the relationship between his service-connected tinnitus and his claimed disorders.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for dizziness is denied, while his claim for a compensable rating for chronic headaches (30 percent) is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder, cervical spine, occipital nerve, and headache disorders due to a lack of adequate medical examination.

The Veteran's claim for a low back disability was reopened and granted, while the claims for left knee disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and headaches were denied.,PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to new evidence indicating worsening of his disabilities since the last examinations in December 2010.

Service connection for a headaches disorder, sinusitis, and bilateral hip disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for these conditions were previously denied in May 2007. The current decision reiterates the previous denial.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding muscle and joint pain. The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, and headache disorder are denied as there is no direct service connection.

The Veteran's dizziness, headaches, and pes planus of the left foot have been granted service connection.,Service connection for tinnitus has also been granted. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is being remanded to determine its etiology.

The appeal for an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids is dismissed. An initial compensable rating of no higher than 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted, and the Veteran's right knee contusion and migraines are denied.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury, finding that there is no current disability and the evidence does not support an etiological link to in-service events or chemical exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and PTSD due to a lack of corroborated stressors, incomplete medical records, and failure to respond to requests for additional information. The VA is instructed to obtain the Veteran’s Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as the VA has not provided a combined effects opinion on his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employability.