Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board remands the claim for an initial rating greater than 30 percent for migraines to cure a pre-decisional duty to assist error and ensure proper evaluation of the Veteran's symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for a headache disability, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability or a link to service.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion addressing whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected back disability with obesity as an intermediate step and whether his left hip disability may be related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and multiple claims for service connection were remanded due to missing or unavailable service treatment records.

The Board remands the claims for an increased rating for arthritis of right shoulder and service connection for migraines (headaches) due to deficiencies in the evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for headaches, non-allergic rhinitis, and a sinus condition due to deficiencies in the evidence regarding the relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for tension headaches to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding their nature and etiology, including whether they are related to or aggravated by a service-connected lumbar disc injury.

The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for migraines based on the Veteran's frequent and prolonged headache pain that significantly impacts his work attendance and concentration.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for migraines due to an inadequate VA examination and the need for additional development of evidence.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for migraine headaches, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sinusitis.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches to cure a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically requiring an etiological opinion on whether the Veteran's headaches were caused or aggravated by his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for tension headaches to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding their nature and etiology, including whether they are related to or aggravated by a service-connected lumbar disc injury.

The Board granted a disability rating of 100 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The service connection claims for migraine headaches and TBI were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic sinus disability and an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for migraines, and remanded the claim for service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for diverticulitis and increased the evaluation for headaches, unspecified to 50 percent from May 21, 2023. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were denied.

The Veteran's service connection for headaches was granted, while claims for right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and constipation were denied.

The appeals for compensable rating for headache disability, increased rating for right knee disability, and increased rating for lumbar spine disability were dismissed due to non-conformity with claims processing rules.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for foot pain, frostbite, organic residuals of (feet), migraine, shin splints, spine condition, and tinnitus to schedule VA examinations.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for neck pain and headaches due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, coccyx injury, and chronic ingrown toenails.