Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, Merkel cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, diabetes mellitus type II, cardiovascular renal disease, myasthenia gravis, Paget's disease, an eye condition, and hypertension have been granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty in Vietnam. The claim for kidney stones has also been granted as the Veteran was present in Vietnam and had a current disability.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining a VA examination and opinion regarding his headaches, low back disability, and left hip disability.

The case is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine the Veteran's current disabilities and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable rating for headaches have been dismissed due to his failure to provide necessary releases for the VA to secure pertinent evidence.

The Veteran's tension headaches are manifested by pain that is treated with medication. There are no prostrating attacks and no indication that the headaches are due to brain injury or cerebral arteriosclerosis, resulting in a finding of not meeting criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to the lack of evidence establishing a link between her claimed conditions and active duty or any related periods of ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA.

The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine does not meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under VA's General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.,The Veteran's tension headaches do not result in characteristic prostrating attacks averaging once per month over the last several months, thus preventing her from receiving a higher 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's tension headaches were not incurred in or related to service, and the Board finds that service connection cannot be granted on a presumptive basis.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain updated VA medical records, clarify the Veteran's service connection claims, and provide a comprehensive examination to determine the nature and etiology of any cervical spine disability, migraine headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and sinus disorder were not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence does not establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence showing that he was diagnosed with hypertension within one year after discharge from active duty.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches has also been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence showing that he experienced symptoms of migraines during his active duty service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for residuals of a head injury in service, which he claims as headaches. The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling of VA examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected cervical spine and right hip disabilities, as well as any new right wrist disorder. The Veteran also testified that he has headaches related to his cervical spine disability.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine the etiology of the Veteran's complaints of loss of smell, breathing problems and headaches. The case is REMANDED for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining her SSA disability benefits records and providing an addendum to the service-connected disabilities VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine. The Veteran's claims for hiatal hernia, allergies, headaches, right knee disability, left knee disability, facial pain of the right cheek and teeth, and gastrointestinal disability are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial ratings for posttraumatic headaches, hypertension, and low back strain have been dismissed as the Veteran has indicated satisfaction with the current ratings.,The Veteran's appeal of service connection for sleep apnea has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and a VA examination to assess his service-connected migraine headaches and etiology of any residuals of a stroke.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bruxism does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable disability rating under any applicable diagnostic code.