Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examinations and development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied due to the belief that he left his most recent job due to a whistleblower complaint. The Board found no evidence of such a claim being made by the Veteran.,The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and a new VA examination is needed to determine its current severity.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a headache disorder, cognitive decline, cervical spine disability, and left upper extremity radiculopathy are granted. However, his claim for bilateral eye disorders is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including headaches, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, right elbow and left elbow disabilities, and back disability. The issues are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches has been granted, with an effective date of March 10, 2019. The claims for ratings and effective dates related to left hip strain have been denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for tinnitus, headaches, PTSD, excessive alcohol use, and muscle twitching due to additional evidence being added to the file.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a right knee disability, left shoulder disability, left forearm disability, headache disorder, PFB, sinusitis and a disability manifested by indigestion have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of chronic conditions in service or within one year following discharge that could be presumed to have resulted from service.,The Veteran's complaints during service were noted but resolved with treatment. No current disabilities related to these issues were found, and the VA examiner opined that any current symptoms are not related to service.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50 percent prior to April 15, 2022 and denied for a higher rating thereafter.,The Veteran's left fractured fifth metatarsal is currently rated at 10 percent from November 15, 2021 onwards.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, left ankle recurrent sprain, TBI, and headaches were denied. The claim to reopen service connection for low back disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and right ankle disorder was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected left knee strain, chest pain, and TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, a new VA examination is required for the left knee strain and chest pain issues.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including those related to the Veteran's right thumb disability, acquired psychiatric disability, left and right shoulder disabilities, bilateral hip and knee disabilities, neck disability, allergic rhinitis, and headache disability.

The Board is remanding the cases due to newly received evidence that needs to be reviewed by the AOJ before a final decision can be made.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including effective date determinations and rating decisions. The TDIU issue is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other claims.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, and headache disorders due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.,None of the medical opinions provided a causal link between the Veteran's current disabilities and his in-service motorcycle accident.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claims for irritable bowel syndrome, thyroid disability, and residuals of a head injury with headaches were all denied. The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for abnormal pap smears showing atypical squamous cells, metaplasia, and HPV (now claimed as cervix and hysterectomy) was granted.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a result of the PACT Act. The kidney disease secondary to hypertension, migraine headaches, diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, status post distal pancreatectomy, and dizziness are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for new VA examinations and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are not caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.,The Veteran's right knee limitation of extension does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has denied service connection for a headache disorder due to the absence of current diagnosis. The claims for low back, chronic kidney condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for right knee patella femoral syndrome and migraine headaches have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her claims through her attorney.