Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal in October 2024.

The Veteran's claims for migraine headaches, allergic rhinitis, gynecomastia, neck disability, hemorrhage (of the face), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), vitamin deficiency, and major depressive disorder have been dismissed due to lack of new and relevant evidence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder joint disability has been reopened.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and effective dates were dismissed due to untimely filing of the VA Form 10182, as no good cause was presented.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requires an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's headaches and his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic migraine headaches has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes is remanded and will be reconsidered.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. Service connection was granted for migraine headaches as secondary to tinnitus, with a finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's tension headaches and persistent depressive disorder have been granted initial disability ratings of 50 percent each, effective from the dates noted.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Board denied compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches due to a March 1998 VA surgical procedure on the Veteran's right ear. The decision found that the surgery did not result from carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for right cubital tunnel syndrome or service connection for respiratory disorder, sleep apnea, or headache disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient reasons and bases provided in the previous decision, specifically regarding non-presumptive service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeals of entitlement to increased disability ratings, initial compensable ratings, and initial disability ratings for lumbosacral strain, chronic rhinitis, and headaches. The appeal of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and left thumb scar was also dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his service-connected psychiatric disability and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions in the original decision.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraines is denied as the evidence does not show that his current migraines are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a depressive disorder and chronic headaches, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's IBS, chronic diarrhea with constipation, and headache disability (including migraine including migraine variants and tension headaches) are all found to be proximately due to their service-connected insomnia disorder. As such, the appeal for these issues is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of headaches, right hand disability, and back disability were dismissed due to the late filing of a VA Form 10182.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, OSA, and GERD due to potential exposure to burn pits during his military service. The RO is required to provide a VA examination and medical nexus opinion regarding these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for migraine headaches due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to active duty or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left wrist tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, initial increased rating for migraine headaches in excess of 30 percent, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to inadequate VA examinations and duty-to-assist errors.