Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's migraine headaches are found to be secondary to his service-connected TBI. From July 18, 2016, the Veteran is granted an initial rating of 70% for his TBI with PTSD and MDD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations, particularly regarding his Gulf War exposure and related disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been withdrawn, and the appeal as to these issues is dismissed.

The Board has ordered a remand for further development, including obtaining new VA examinations to address the Veteran's claims of service connection and ratings for her knee and headache disabilities. The specific issues are related to right carpal tunnel syndrome, tension headaches, right knee DJD with meniscal tear, left knee meniscus tear status post arthroscopy with DJD, and left knee instability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal. The Board also remanded several issues related to back, headaches, diabetes mellitus, cerebral ischemia (transient), cardiomegaly (syncope), angioedema, and hemorrhoids.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches but has remanded the cases of residuals of head injury and TDIU due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo/dizziness and migraines, as well as an increased rating for his left knee disability, were denied. A separate 10 percent disability rating was granted for left knee instability starting from June 30, 2012.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for tension headaches and has remanded his claims for service connection of right and left wrist disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome. The decision is binding only with respect to the specific issues decided.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of vestibular migraine with visually induced dizziness and resolved right-sided benign paroxysmal vertigo, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct link to service or secondary to service-connected tinnitus and hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, hearing loss, right knee disability, and hypertension have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The petition to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD, other than bipolar disorder) has been granted. The petition to reopen the claim for headaches has also been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is granted for an earlier effective date of November 15, 2017 for the grant of a 30 percent rating for cluster headaches. The cases of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, alcohol abuse disorder (secondary to PTSD), and right thumb condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for traumatic brain injury and brain hemorrhage, as there was no evidence of a current disability. The claims for increased rating and additional service connection were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches and skin rash has been granted. The claim for a respiratory condition (claimed as cough/shortness of breath) is remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his in-service experiences and their impact on his current conditions. Further development is needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied due to failure to attend scheduled VA examinations without good cause.,The Veteran failed to report for the required VA examinations, which were necessary to establish entitlement to benefits.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.,The claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, right knee disability, nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), and epididymitis are remanded due to conflicting diagnoses and need further examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for headaches and status post cerebral concussion due to his failure to attend VA examinations. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is remanded as the AOJ did not obtain a medical opinion as directed in the April 2023 remand. The TDIU claim remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to assess the Veteran's ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities prior to January 29, 2020.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee condition, right knee condition, and tension headaches due to new and material evidence received since the May 2012 rating decision.,However, the claims are remanded as there is insufficient information to determine whether the Veteran's preexisting bilateral knee arthralgia was aggravated by her period of active duty.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain due to lack of a causal relationship between his current condition and in-service back strain.,The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a right hand disability, including residuals of frostbite and tenosynovitis, and for migraine headaches associated with service-connected adjustment disorder.