Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an earlier effective date of service connection for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for service-connected migraine including migraine variants is remanded due to an inadequate VA examination. A new examination is needed to determine the nature and severity of her condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's migraine headache disability, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal for her disability rating for migraine headaches, which was previously restored to 50 percent, is dismissed as she has withdrawn the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an earlier effective date of service connection for migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy due to a lack of adequate medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to the AOJ failing to consider all of his current TBI residuals in the March and June 2020 rating decisions. The Board finds that additional development is needed, including evaluations and adjudication of these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, chronic headaches, and OSA. The Veteran's GERD is found to be related to his active duty service, while his chronic headaches are also linked to his military service. However, the claim for OSA remains pending as there is insufficient evidence linking it to his active service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for headaches and a seizure disorder due to insufficient evidence in their favor.

The Veteran is granted an initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches since separation from service, effective as of the date of the decision.

The Board has granted the reopening of the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD. The other issues remain denied.

The Veteran's low back condition is granted service connection as it was noted on his entrance medical examination and increased in severity during service. The Veteran's headaches are not entitled to an initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's July 2014 VA treatment records indicated a worsening of his noncompensable service-connected migraine headaches, raising an informal claim for increased rating.,VA treatment records prior to March 2015 do not indicate any worsening of the Veteran's left shoulder and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches due to new and material evidence. The right knee disability case is remanded for further examination, and a medical opinion on the etiology of the headaches is also required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board has remanded several of the issues due to insufficient evidence and will require further examination.,Service connection was not granted for a bilateral eye condition, headache condition, sinus condition, low back condition, right knee condition, left knee condition, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, colon condition, GERD, heart condition, hypertension, and OSA.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back condition and migraine headaches, as well as a TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for new examinations considering the Veteran's limited mobility and recent hospitalization.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and right middle finger disability have not been found to be related to service.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is considered secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability.,Insomnia, opioid addiction, and headache (migraines) are currently under review for possible service connection.,Further medical opinions are needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

Service connection for PTSD and a back disability is granted, while service connection for right wrist strain, impetigo, and headaches is denied.,An initial 70 percent disability rating for the service-connected mental disorder (PTSD) is granted from September 30, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and incomplete records.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and remanded the remaining issues on appeal, including a TDIU determination.