Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, migraine headaches, TBI residuals, and tinnitus result in functional limitations that make it impossible for him to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for stroke residuals, finding that the Veteran's residuals of a stroke are not secondary to his service-connected PTSD and are not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Board also denied service connection for headache disability, finding that the Veteran's headaches are not secondary to his service-connected disabilities or medications required for such and are not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is proximately due to or aggravated by their service-connected PTSD and migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an updated VA examination and additional development of the record.

The Board has denied service connection for a respiratory disability, head injury residuals, headaches, and sinus disability. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions on the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for migraines was denied, and the claim for an increased rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder, opioid use disorder, and TBI is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's tinnitus, migraine headaches, facial laceration, right ankle strain, and cervical strain are all found to be related to injuries sustained during his active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in April 1991.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's reported symptoms of tinnitus, migraines, a facial laceration, right ankle strain, and cervical strain that have persisted since service.

The Board has remanded the claims for migraines, hypertension secondary to PTSD, and right foot disability due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran's cervical degenerative arthritis and status post cervical fusion with cervical radiculopathy of the bilateral upper extremities are related to his active service. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for various joint and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as a cognitive disorder and headaches. The Veteran's symptoms were found to be already compensated by the service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases for various conditions, including sleep apnea, bilateral plantar fascitis, TMJ, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and cluster headaches. The decision is based on the need for additional development, specifically obtaining VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that additional evidence needs to be reviewed by the RO, and the claims for service connection are being remanded. The Veteran's appeals include issues related to lower back disability, left hip disability, headaches (including migraines), right knee disability, and cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not granted.

The Veteran's tension headaches and migraines are rated at 50 percent from February 14, 2017 to August 2, 2023.,From February 14, 2017 to July 6, 2020, the Veteran is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to non-compliance with prior directives, including obtaining specific dates of active duty and inactive duty training (ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA), a line of duty report for an incident in August 1983, and medical records from an ER visit on August 18, 1983. The claims are now pending again.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine/tension headaches, finding that they are secondary to his service-connected PTSD with MDD, alcohol dependence, and TBI.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will need to provide the Veteran with examinations and consider additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his right thigh condition and scar of the right thigh has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right thigh disability has been withdrawn.,Service connection for a left eye disability is denied as there is no current diagnosis.,Service connection for a right shoulder disability is denied due to lack of causal relationship with in-service events or injuries.,Service connection for a back disability is remanded as the VA examiner's opinion was based on inaccurate facts.,Service connection for a right hip disability is remanded as there is no current diagnosis and the VA examiner did not diagnose the condition.,Service connection for a jaw disability (secondary to PTSD) is remanded due to lack of causal relationship with in-service events or injuries.,Service connection for headaches (secondary to PTSD) is remanded due to lack of causal relationship with in-service events or injuries.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for residuals, fracture of left proximal third phalanx (long finger) and service connection for various conditions due to additional evidence submitted since the last decision.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen claims for various disabilities, including right thumb, shoulder, hip, knee, and neck disabilities as well as headaches, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these issues.