Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension has not manifested as diastolic pressure predominantly of 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly of 200 or more during the appeal period. The claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses for tinnitus, a sleep disability, high blood pressure, a gastrointestinal disability (ulcerative colitis), or a headache disability. The acquired psychiatric disorder (diagnosed as bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder) is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted. The remaining issues remain pending.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for an increase in the rating for his residual scars was denied. The effective date of service connection for a low back disability is March 19, 2004. The correct bilateral factor was applied effective April 16, 2003. A 40 percent rating has been granted for the Veteran's lumbar strain since March 19, 2004.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea and GERD are not related to service, while his right knee strain and left knee MCL strain were resolved in-service. The Board also found no evidence of an undiagnosed illness under Persian Gulf War criteria.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal, stating he is satisfied with the benefits he was receiving.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an addendum opinion from a clinician regarding the Veteran's service-connected headaches. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also inextricably intertwined with the rating claim.

The Board has granted a 30 percent initial disability rating for cluster headaches from December 30, 2008 to October 26, 2016. The Veteran's right hip avulsion fracture residuals are also service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The issues of service connection for skin disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, gastrointestinal disability, and muscle spasm (undiagnosed illness) are still pending.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and CAD, both presumed due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's chronic headaches are considered presumptive due to Agent Orange exposure.,Service connection is also granted for emphysema as a result of asbestos exposure, while the Veteran's pneumothorax claim remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine conditions are related to service, while his migraine headaches as a result of electrical shock are also related to service. However, the Veteran's degenerative changes of the thoracolumbar spine were not caused by or aggravated by active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral lower extremities peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure and anxiety disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied an initial compensable evaluation for migraine and vascular headaches, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Veteran's migraines and heart disorder are presumed to be related to his military service, with the Board finding that reasonable doubt exists in both cases.,The Veteran's sleep disturbance, muscle/joint pain, stomach/constipation disorder, memory loss, and fatigue are also presumed to be related to his military service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for a head injury/cerebral concussion and headaches, but denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension.,Diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension were not found to be related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's headache disorder did not manifest in active service and is not otherwise related to service. The Board also found that her left knee and right knee disorders were not caused or aggravated by her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches did not manifest during military service, were not caused by a disease or injury while on active duty, and are not related to his service-connected left shoulder disability. As such, the claim for service connection for headaches is denied.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected tension headaches is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.