Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, bilateral plantar fasciitis, migraine headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea have been reopened. The appeals are granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD.,Secondary service connection is established for migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and clarification on his claims of PTSD service connection and increased evaluation for headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for shin splints, tendinitis of the left ankle, residuals of a head injury, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) due to incomplete service treatment records from his second period of active duty. The VA must obtain these records and provide the Veteran with appropriate examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, including migraines, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities because the evidence did not demonstrate that his service-connected conditions rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back condition and residuals of a traumatic brain injury, including headaches, finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating prior to December 13, 2018, and a higher rating from that date for his service-connected headache disability has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his Legacy appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as she has maintained employment throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including mixed connective tissue disorder, Raynaud's disease, thyroid condition, headaches, and hypertension, all claimed as due to toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune. Additional evidence is needed, including VA treatment records prior to 2015 and private medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran is requesting service connection for these conditions as secondary to her service-connected cervical spine degenerative disc disease and lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, respectively.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and failure to substantially comply with prior remand directives.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension and headache disorder due to non-compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being reviewed again.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, and a right breast scar. The claims for left wrist cyst and right wrist surgery residuals are remanded due to incomplete records. The claim for headaches is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left and right knee conditions, low back condition, headache condition, and obstructive sleep apnea, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD and migraine headaches have been granted service connection.,Service connection for a right knee disorder, low back disorder, and skin disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection granted for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks and chronic headaches. The Board finds in favor of the Veteran due to positive evidence outweighing negative evidence.,Right wrist disability service connection granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service and post-service treatment records supporting this claim.,Bilateral knee conditions and low back disability service connection remanded as additional evidence is needed.,Bilateral foot disability service connection granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's neck disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability, and the claim for headaches is also granted as secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability. The increased rating claim remains pending.

The Veteran's migraines and tinnitus are granted service connection, with the right knee and left knee disabilities being remanded for further review. The hypertension claim is also remanded due to conflicting opinions on its cause. The hearing loss claim is also remanded.

The appeal is granted as the left ankle disability was improperly severed from service connection, and CFS is granted. Other issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches were granted a 30 percent rating from November 24, 2014 to April 20, 2021. The Board found that the Veteran experienced multiple migraine headaches per month with duration of up to several days and required rest during attacks.