Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine the nature and etiology of his headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, and joint pain or fibromyalgia claims.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to basal epithelioma surgery and resulting facial nerve damage and headaches is being remanded for additional development, including a clarification of the VA physician's opinion regarding the causation of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for otitis and headaches have been withdrawn. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations are not in substantial compliance with the November 2012 remand orders and has therefore ordered additional examination to clarify the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of brain cancer and associated conditions were granted effective from October 24, 2011.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of evidence favoring a higher initial rating for the Veteran's headache disability, and because the current severity of his condition needs to be assessed. Additionally, SSA records are requested as they may be relevant to the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for migraine headaches and right knee degeneration of the meniscus have been granted, but his left great toe gout evaluation remains noncompensable. Service connection has not been established for an allergy and sinus condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA medical records and scheduling a new examination to assess the severity of his service-connected chronic headaches.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for the effects of his TBI, including headaches, memory and concentration problems, irritability, and anxiety. The case has been remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have not resulted in severe economic inadaptability, as they are productive of only mild to moderate disability and do not cause prostrating attacks.

The Board found that the Veteran's current headaches were not incurred in or aggravated by service and are not related to his service-connected tinnitus. The claims for right and left knee conditions have been remanded due to incomplete service records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of outstanding medical records.

The Veteran's left knee disability and muscle tension headaches have been evaluated at the 10% level throughout the appeal period. The Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for headaches and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) based on new evidence received since the August 1955 denial.

The Veteran's glaucoma is not related to his active military service and is not proximately due to or aggravated by a service-connected condition.,The Veteran has arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine that had its onset during active military service, but there is no evidence of aggravation from a service-connected condition.,The Veteran's tension and vascular headaches are related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and VA examination reports. The appeal will be remanded to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional VA treatment records, issue a SOC regarding the denial of service connection for erectile dysfunction, schedule the Veteran for VA examinations, and readjudicate the claims.

The Veteran's headaches, rated as noncompensable prior to the decision, are now rated at 10 percent effective from the date of the decision.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have current residuals of a TBI or a headache disorder that is related to service. The preponderance of evidence is against both claims.