Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing as requested. The issues include seeking higher initial ratings for service-connected headaches and PTSD, and seeking service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for headaches, residuals of a right elbow injury, and residuals of injuries to both hands. However, these claims remain denied as there is no medical evidence showing current disabilities or linking them to active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left knee disability is not related to any injury sustained in service other than his April 1999 accident, which was due to willful misconduct. The claim of service connection for migraine headaches was not addressed as it was not part of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for a history of cold-induced bronchitis and postpartum hemorrhage, finding that these conditions are more likely than not related to the Veteran's period of active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for further development of evidence, including additional examination and review of medical records. The claims are not currently decided on their merits.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be etiologically related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and the Board grants this claim. The issue of entitlement to service connection for headaches as secondary to hypertension is not addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate examination and missing records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including sleep impairment, numbness of the lower extremities, headaches, swelling of the lower extremities, periodic accelerated heart rate, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a new examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination and obtaining of medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of head injuries sustained in service is being reviewed.

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders, left and right shoulder disorders, headaches, vertigo, and hearing loss to the RO via the AMC for further development before readjudicating these claims on their underlying merits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not sustain a traumatic brain injury during service and that his current headaches are less likely related to service. As such, service connection for both conditions is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected schizophrenic reaction associated with headaches is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA neuropsychiatric examination and consideration of whether the Veteran's headaches are part of his schizophrenia or a separate disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current headache disorder did not manifest during service and is not related to his military service. As a result, the claim for service connection for a headache disorder is denied.

The Veteran's headaches have been rated as 'mixed' (including migraine) since January 31, 2005. The Board has determined that the criteria for a higher rating are met from July 14, 2008 onwards.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, including as secondary to tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is now pending with instructions to obtain VA medical records, provide a new opinion from the March 2010 examiner or another physician if necessary, and readjudicate the claim.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at the highest possible rating of 50 percent, reflecting very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, left wrist neuropathy, and right wrist neuropathy have been granted initial noncompensable ratings. The claim for tinnitus has also been granted.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for her bilateral plantar fasciitis were denied, but she was granted a higher evaluation of 10 percent for her left foot disability with hallux valgus and a 10 percent evaluation for her right foot disability with hallux valgus (excluding the period of September 3, 2009 to October 31, 2009).

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The claim will be readjudicated after all actions are completed.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, headaches, and a disorder manifested as chest pains.