Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran is granted an initial rating of 10 percent for his headaches prior to May 23, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted from April 30, 2014 to April 8, 2020. The other issues are remanded.

The Board has ordered a VA medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's headache disorder is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, TBI, and/or acquired psychiatric disorder. The remand requires completion of this order.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for dental, jaw, and back disorders. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's claims of headaches and cold weather exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches has been granted, with a final rating of 50 percent.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a recurrent multiple joint arthritic disability other than right and left ankle arthritis is remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, migraine headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to the Veteran's assertion that proper notice was not provided prior to her examinations scheduled in connection with the instant claims. The claims are being remanded to ensure such examinations are conducted and a VA examination is conducted to determine the nature and etiology of any current disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations. The Veteran asserts his conditions are related to incidents during service, including a fall from a tank while removing a canvas cover.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep disorder, fatigue, headaches, and body aches (to include fibromyalgia) prior to November 19, 2020 are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.,The Board has determined that further evaluation is necessary to clarify the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and a headache disorder due to the need for updated medical records and VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection regarding a headache disorder, left ankle disability, and stomach disability require additional examination to determine their etiology. The cases are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for migraine headaches, diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and status post distal pancreatectomy. The cases are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.,A TERA examination is also required for all claims.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of headaches and uterine fibroids due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran's gender was misidentified, and there were issues with addressing her conceded toxic exposures.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was dismissed as the claim has been fully granted.,Service connection for headaches was also dismissed as the claim has been fully granted.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a headache disability, and sleep apnea secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disability. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 30 percent since April 14, 2023. The Board has remanded the case for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50% effective October 18, 2021. Bilateral hearing loss and TBI have been granted service connection with an effective date of October 19, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, left hip condition, and right hip condition due to new evidence received since the last prior adjudication.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, securing SSA disability benefits records, and scheduling a VA medical examination.,VA will determine whether the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service viral condition, headaches, and OSA.