Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine and tension headaches. The Veteran's PTSD claim was not addressed as it did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Board has found that the Veteran's right shoulder condition, which was documented in service as inflammation of tendons, is not related to his active service. The Veteran did not seek treatment for this condition until over two decades after separation from service. As such, the claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and a pelvic disability, including dyspareunia and pelvic pain. The left side sacrum disability is being remanded due to an inextricably intertwined issue of hip disability.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including lumbar strain, a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, residuals of prostate cancer, bilateral leg condition, sleep apnea, and headaches. The effective date for these benefits is July 25, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status was denied as her service-connected disabilities did not result in such needs.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for a respiratory condition and headaches are granted, with headaches being related to his military service. The respiratory condition claim is denied.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent since November 5, 2010. The left facial scarring is rated at 80 percent due to the presence of six or more characteristics of disfigurement.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA. The Veteran is also required to provide additional medical opinions on the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of low back, right knee, chest injury, and headaches.,There is insufficient medical evidence linking any current disabilities to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, TBI residuals, and headaches have been granted. The examiner found that the Veteran's PTSD medications caused or aggravated his erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and headaches.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea. The claims are granted as they meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's onychomycosis of the toenails is found to have its onset during active service and granted service connection. The issue regarding residuals of a TBI remains pending as it requires further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits has been granted, and he is now receiving a 100 percent evaluation for his heart condition (CAD). His renal insufficiency with hypertension is rated at 60 percent. He also receives SMC based on housebound status due to his CAD.

The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA records and arranging for a medical examination to determine the etiology of tinnitus and the severity of sinusitis with headaches.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected post traumatic headaches and residuals of fracture of the cervical spine were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a higher rating during the relevant periods.

The Board has granted service connection for a left eye scar, headaches, dizziness, and residuals of a left arm stab wound. The Veteran's current diagnoses are based on his lay statements regarding symptoms he experienced during service.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations of migraine headaches and depressive disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including employment details and treatment records. The Veteran will be asked to provide information about his employment history over the claim period and any intervals of unemployment or underemployment.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his attorney before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disorder and denied the remaining issues on appeal. The Veteran is now entitled to increased ratings for his PTSD with alcohol abuse, tinnitus, traumatic brain injury, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and right knee patellofemoral syndrome.