Migraines & headaches decisions — 2021

The Board has dismissed all the Veteran's claims as they are related to his death. The appeal is not about service connection, but rather the processing of his death benefits.

The Board has found the January 2017 VA examination inadequate for adjudicative purposes and remanded several issues related to service connection. The Veteran's claims are now being returned for further development.

The Board has found that there is not enough evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of low back disability, bilateral ankle disability, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, and neurological disability. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives. The case is being returned to the Board for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a vestibular condition manifested by vertigo, obstructive sleep apnea, and headache condition due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraine headaches and hammer toes of the right foot postoperative repair, preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since November 13, 2013. His claim for TDIU is granted effective that date.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at a maximum of 50 percent effective January 4, 2014. The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for migraines and remanded the issues regarding left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to specific dates are being remanded due to procedural issues and lack of formal or informal claims.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's prostrating attacks were not productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has vacated the denial of special monthly compensation by reason of being housebound or based on the need of regular aid and attendance, as the Veteran meets the schedular requirements for SMC at the housebound rate due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches, sleep apnea, right upper extremity nervous disorder (to include radiculopathy), left upper extremity nervous disorder (to include radiculopathy), and right ear hearing loss due to potential undiagnosed illness related to service in Southwest Asia. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are unclear, and further medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, lumbar spine disability, headaches, major depressive disorder, and bilateral hearing loss have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence or examination.

The Veteran's claimed migraine headaches, dizziness, and nausea were not shown to have manifested during service or be related to his active duty. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.,There is no presumption of service connection for organic diseases of the nervous system such as headaches due to exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis is currently rated at 30 percent effective June 24, 2019.,The Veteran's service-connected lumbar strain is currently rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent after March 1, 2017, and 50 percent prior to that date.,The Veteran's service-connected TBI is not entitled to a compensable rating.,The Veteran's service-connected headaches are currently rated as 30 percent effective March 3, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, including as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and tinnitus, is being remanded due to the need for a more comprehensive examination.

The Board denied service connection for migraines, finding that the current diagnosis is not related to an in-service injury or disease and is less likely due to a right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 10 percent level, effective from the date of this decision.