Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD and increased ratings for tension headaches associated with traumatic brain injury and bilateral pes planus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service for COPD, and that the Veteran's tension headaches did not meet the criteria for a 50% rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Veteran's entitlement to a 50 percent disability rating for headaches (migraines) is granted from December 8, 2023. The Board found that the Veteran experienced very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks of migraines with severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for residuals of positive tuberculosis test to include chronic cough has been dismissed. The claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted, but the Veteran's PTSD and headaches claims are remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for headaches should be remanded due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for migraine headaches and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's in-service head injury and potential toxic exposure, as well as insufficient opinions regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the need for aid and attendance, as he requires assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, managing medication, eating, preparing food, and shaving.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include telangiectasia associated with scars / vasculitis, headaches, and a left hip disability.

The Veteran's right leg below-the-knee amputation, left knee disability, and right hip disability are being remanded due to the need for further development. The claim for migraines has been denied.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for his migraines, but the evidence does not support this claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased level of SMC was denied as he does not meet the criteria for any of the available rates under VA regulations.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability is denied as not related to his in-service injury or a psychiatric disorder.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is denied as not related to his in-service injury or a psychiatric disorder.,The Veteran's headache disability (claimed as migraine headaches) is denied as not secondary to his major depressive disorder.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal of service connection for headaches, and the Board dismissed this matter.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for migraine headaches due to a finding of service connection in September 2023. The issues of new and material evidence for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, PTSD with persistent depressive disorder and TBI residuals, cervical spine disability, right hand disability, left hand disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral foot disability, recurrent sleep disability, heart disability, hypertension, and thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination without considering the ameliorative effects of his medication, specifically amitriptyline.

The Board has found that further development is needed due to the Veteran's claims for service connection for Crohn's disease, a head disorder including a head scar, migraine headaches, and a thyroid disorder. The Veteran contends these conditions are related to his military service, specifically exposure at Camp LeJeune where he drank contaminated water.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for headaches prior to September 1, 2023, and a rating in excess of 50 percent for headaches since that date have been denied. The highest schedular rating available is 50 percent, which has already been assigned.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines and left and right knee conditions have been reopened, and the appeals are granted. The cases are remanded to provide medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's headaches and knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, missing teeth, and back condition due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a right testicular disability, tinnitus, and dental trauma to include TMJ. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disability, dyspepsia, eye disorder, headaches, left wrist condition, neck condition, right shoulder condition, and traumatic brain injury are remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence, including a finding of qualifying deployments under the PACT Act. The Veteran's sleep apnea is being evaluated for direct service connection as well as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, TBI residuals, migraine headaches, or tinnitus.