Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the appellant's right shoulder disability and neck disability with headaches, finding that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and review, including reopening of a previously denied claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the Board finds that her migraine headaches warrant a 30 percent rating, but does not meet the criteria for an increased rating. The service connection claim for respiratory disorder (undiagnosed) is also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, a low back disability, and migraine headaches due to new evidence received since previous decisions. The claim for psychiatric disabilities other than PTSD/bipolar disorder remains denied as no new material evidence was found.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to evaluate the severity of his service-connected migraine headaches, and for any additional development necessary.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are manifested by tearing, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and characteristic prostrating attacks occurring approximately 5 times each month. The Board finds that a 30 percent evaluation is warranted for the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board found no evidence of a current right hip disorder or migraine headaches that are related to service. The Veteran's complaints and treatment records do not support the presence of these conditions during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right inguinal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and migraine headaches are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, and his right shoulder disability is rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine the relationship between his claimed conditions and service. The claim will be readjudicated based on the new evidence.

The Board has ordered the VA to obtain all relevant medical records, including those from the AHEC Family Practice Clinic and the Memphis VAMC. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the previously denied claims of headaches and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's headaches due to photophobia due to left optic nerve condition are rated at 50 percent, while his left optic nerve cupping with light sensitivity status post laceration left eyelid is rated at 10 percent. The higher ratings requested for both conditions were denied.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a higher rating for his post-traumatic headaches is being remanded due to inadequate examination reports and the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA records.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches, bipolar disorder, and residuals of a fractured left wrist. The claim for reopening the low back pain was also denied.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete records and the need for further examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disability and headaches are currently pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO, as requested.

The Veteran's low back disorder and headache disorder are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, which is the highest available. The claim for TDIU remains pending as it meets the threshold criteria.

The VA Chief Benefits Director denied an extraschedular evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected vasovagal syncope with headaches, finding that her disability did not present such an exceptional or unusual picture as to render impractical the application of the regular schedular standards.