Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's cervical spine disability and migraines are granted as service connected. The right shoulder tendinosis is remanded for further review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating greater than 30 percent for his service-connected migraine headaches, finding that the evidence did not support such an increase in rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating greater than 30 percent for his service-connected migraine headaches, finding that the evidence did not support such an increase in rating.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for fungal condition, cervical spine condition, and migraine headaches are being remanded due to the need to verify his periods of active duty in the Army National Guard.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that his service-connected disabilities increased to preclude substantially gainful employment within one year prior to the date of his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for tension headaches and hypertension, effective August 10, 2022. The initial disability ratings for prostate cancer, ED, left side speech changes, right side speech changes, stooped posture left side, stooped posture right side, loss of automatic movements on the left side, and loss of automatic movements on the right side have been granted.,The Board denied requests for earlier effective dates for various conditions. The claim for service connection for cardiac stenosis was also granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, shortness of breath, and chest pain are remanded due to the need for a VA examination to address these issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches are related to her service-connected cervical spine degenerative disc disease, but not directly. The Board is remanding for further examination and opinion regarding whether her migraines were aggravated by or caused by her lumbosacral strain or bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for allergies, a back disability, gingivitis, a nerve disability, and a sinus disability has been withdrawn.,Service connection for unspecified depressive disorder is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's current unspecified depressive disorder is related to her active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, sinusitis, bronchitis, and asthma have been denied as there is no evidence of a chronic disability related to these conditions during or within one year after service. The VA examiners concluded that the claimed respiratory disorders are not related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and a duty to assist error.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder and migraines due to a lack of adequate medical opinions and evidentiary development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to address service connection claims for migraine headaches, chronic cough, and right trigeminal nerve injury.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for an increased rating of migraine headaches, which was previously rated as noncompensable prior to November 13, 2020 and 50 percent thereafter. The Board dismissed the issue due to withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an eye condition, hypertension, a back condition, and headaches due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of TBI and headaches have been granted. The claim for neck disability is being remanded due to procedural errors.,Service connection has been established for the Veteran's residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and headaches, but his neck disability remains under review.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, but the remaining issues of service connection for a neck disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, GERD, and allergic rhinitis are remanded.,Additional medical records from Kaiser Permanente must be obtained. The Veteran's neck condition and associated symptoms need to be evaluated by VA, as the current opinion is inadequate.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and muscle pain are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Specifically, a new VA examination is required to address whether the Veteran's muscle pain is related to her service-connected fibromyalgia or if it represents a separate condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for migraine headaches and an acquired psychiatric disorder secondary to service-connected tinnitus due to procedural issues and inadequate medical opinions. A VA examination is required.

The appeal is dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn it, and no errors of fact or law are alleged.