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Veterans can claim headache conditions secondary to mental health conditions, high blood pressure, sinusitis, tinnitus, traumatic brain injuries and more with headache nexus letters.
50% of veterans who suffer from PTSD also experience migraine headaches. Our psychiatrist provides high quality, personalized headache nexus letters that have helped veterans get headache conditions service connected.
There is ample medical evidence that supports the connection between tinnitus and migraine headaches. During your free phone consultation we will discuss the frequency and intensity of your tinnitus symptoms as we gather information to craft your personalized headache nexus letter.
Inflammation of the lining of one of the eight sinus cavities can cause a deep dull chronic ached around the eyes and the forehead. If you are experiencing headaches when your allergy and sinus symptoms worsen you may have a strong claim for headaches secondary to sinusitis or rhinitis. Headache nexus letters are helpful in getting the service-connection you deserve.
If you suffer from any condition that causes back, neck, or shoulder pain you are at a tremendous risk of suffering from tension headaches. Many veterans have successfully claimed headaches secondary to their musculoskeletal conditions with headache nexus letters from our Pain Management Physician.
Headaches occur in TMJ and TMD syndromes because the swelling and inflammation in the temporo-mandibular joint spreads through the nerves and muscles that connect with the face and head. Spasms and irritation of the face and neck muscles can cause tension headaches and migraine headaches. All cases are discussed with our consulting dentist as we draft our headache nexus letters.
Frequent, recurrent headache causes emotional suffering. Headaches make it difficult to sleep, lead to unplanned disruptions in your life. Irritability and frustration from headaches impacts your relationships with others. Headache nexus letters help service-connect your mental health condition secondary to headaches.
It is easy to understand why migraine headaches can cause depression. When your ability to interact with family and friends is impacted, or you have difficulty functioning well at work it is hard to remain cheerful and optimistic. If you are depressed because of your service-connected headaches you can claim Major Depressive Disorder as a VA Disability Claim. Contact us today to learn how a headache nexus letter can help.
What is Insomnia Disorder? This mental health condition applies to abnormalities to the sleep cycle. Frequent headaches can cause insomnia especially when they begin while sleeping. You can complete this quick screening quiz to see if you might be suffering from Insomnia Disorder: https://www.sleep.pitt.edu/wp-content/uploads/Study_Instruments_Measures/PSQI-Instrument.pdf
We will provide you with a full psychiatric evaluation to determine your exact DSM-V psychiatric diagnosis. Many veterans with migraine headaches suffer from crippling anxiety. Take this screening test to determine your level of anxiety: GAD-7 Screening Assessment. We will discuss your results during your free phone consultation.
Migraine Nexus Letters
Yes! There is a clear connection between migraine and tension headaches and PTSD and other mental health conditions including Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Insomnia Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder.
Yes! If your sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms are not well-controlled, you will likely suffer an aggravation or onset of a headache condition. A nexus letter can help you claim your migraine headaches secondary to sleep apnea.
No! You can file a claim for any type of headache condition including:
Yes. Persistent headaches that occur after a Traumatic Brain Injury, concussion, or other head injury are called post-traumatic headaches. If you suffered a head injury in-service or have been service-connected for a TBI a nexus letter can help you get your headaches service-connected.
Migraine Nexus Letters