Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's headaches or equilibrium disorder are related to his military service. The Board finds no credible evidence linking these conditions to active duty.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder has been rated at 70 percent since June 27, 2017. The symptoms have caused significant impairment in work and social functioning.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, blackouts, back condition, sleep disorder, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and acquired psychiatric disability were denied. The right shoulder disability was granted a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral leg cramps and increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities were all granted. He was also granted individual unemployability.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, bilateral ear disability (Eustachian tube dysfunction), depressive disorder, bilateral ingrown toenail, Morton's metatarsalgia, interdigital neuroma within second and third toes of the left foot, migraine headaches, jaw residuals involving the 5th cranial nerve on both sides, GERD, chronic lumbar sprain, residuals of a left ring finger fracture, and left thigh scar.,The Veteran's current symptoms are consistent with his in-service complaints and diagnoses.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney pain, sores on left and right arms, abdominal pain, bladder discomfort, fatigue, headaches, and numbness in hands and legs have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's appeal is denied for the reduction of his left shoulder rating and granted for a higher initial rating for his headache disorder. The remaining issues are not addressed due to lack of specific claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches are secondary to her service-connected PTSD and have granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's private medical records related to his claimed conditions. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's vasovagal syncope, considered analogous to minor seizures, was not manifested by symptoms comparable to more than 10 minor seizures weekly. The criteria for a separate rating of 10 percent for migraines associated with vasovagal syncope are met effective from March 21, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for a DRO hearing due to the failure of the RO to provide the requested hearing.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate and whether there are any new or material pieces of evidence for his service connection claims. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches. As a result, the claim is granted.,Service connection for headaches is granted as the medical evidence shows current diagnoses and links these conditions to in-service incidents.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for cervicogenic headaches is being remanded to the AOJ for further development and consideration, including a potential referral for extraschedular evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records from the North Florida South Georgia Veterans Health System and scheduling a VA examination. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's chronic hoarseness and headaches associated with service-connected allergies.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a headache disorder (secondary to tinnitus), and an increased rating for his left great toe disability were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim for bilateral hearing loss, and that there was insufficient medical opinion linking the current conditions to service.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as chronic headaches. The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss, right great toe bunion, and left great toe bunion have also been granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current disability of hearing loss for VA purposes, and therefore, his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for migraine headaches has been withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in dismissal of the case.