Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of tuberculosis, chronic lumbar spine disorder, residuals of bilateral trench foot, and a chronic headache disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or continuity of symptoms. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of medical evidence supporting his assertions.

The Board has ordered the VA to remand these matters back for further development, including associating outstanding treatment records and providing the Veteran with VA examinations to determine the current severity of his tension headaches, inguinal hernia, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated as 50 percent disabling, effective from August 28, 2018. Prior to this date, the Veteran was denied a higher rating for his service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the claims for left foot disability, migraine headaches, hypertension, and stomach ulcers due to a lack of an adequate etiology opinion. The Veteran's current disabilities are being remanded for new VA examinations and medical opinions regarding whether they are related to toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache condition and a left hand injury are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the severity of his left ankle disability, including whether he has ankylosis.,An earlier effective date for service connection and increased rating for headaches are denied.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for left ankle disability remains denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of thoracic spine degenerative joint disease, bilateral hearing loss disability, and headaches due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and new secondary service connection theories.

The Board has denied a compensable evaluation for headaches prior to August 2, 2019 and has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep disorder and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's tinnitus, migraines, hepatitis A, right upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and migraine headaches has been remanded due to the need for additional development.,For major depressive disorder (MDD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the Veteran is currently rated at 70 percent from July 8, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the October 2019 Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for headaches and a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to incomplete responses in the medical opinion provided. The case is sent back for further examination and response.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50 percent disabling, effective April 19, 2016. The issue of increased rating for tinea pedis (formerly tinea corporis) is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 28, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and chronic headache (migraine) due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions. The Board found that there was no current disability, as defined by VA regulations, for either condition. For the headaches, the Board determined that they were not related to active duty exposure or a known clinical diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety and lumbosacral strain, but has remanded the issue of service connection for migraine headaches due to lack of a nexus opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection is granted for obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA, a headache disorder, and a left lower extremity neurologic disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a right wrist disability and left wrist disability due to insufficient development in the prior VA examination.,Additional medical evidence is needed to determine if these disabilities are related to service.