Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's tension headaches with migraine have been granted an initial 30 percent rating, effective December 21, 2016. The Veteran's PTSD has not met the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for sleep apnea was established.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.,The Veteran is currently rated at 30 percent for his operative scar, but a higher rating may be warranted based on further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for asthma, migraines, a deviated septum (claimed as broken nose), and scars. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and his period of active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but further evaluations are needed to determine the appropriate ratings and effective dates.

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was granted.,The Veteran's claims for hypertension, migraine headaches, and GERD were denied due to lack of a causal relationship with service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for glioblastoma and related symptoms, including headaches, fatigue, memory loss, seizures, and dental issues. The effective date is set at August 1, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disorder, allergic rhinitis (claimed as allergies), and asthma. Service connection for right ear hearing loss was denied.

Service connection for a headache disorder is denied.,Increased ratings for right and left trench foot disabilities from September 1, 2017 to December 8, 2022 are denied. Increased ratings for right and left trench foot disabilities from December 8, 2022 to the present are also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from gainful employment since March 27, 2015. The Board has granted a finding of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for this period.

The Board has remanded the claims for character of discharge and service connection under Chapter 17 for PTSD, Sleep Apnea, Migraine Disability, and Hypertension due to potential issues with the appellant's UOTHC discharge from service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are found to be etiologically linked to his active-duty service and granted service connection.

The Board denied service connection for a migraine condition and sleep apnea as a result of asbestos exposure, finding no evidence to support the claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for migraine headaches, lumbosacral spine disability, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity due to in-service exposure to environmental hazards. The Veteran's service connection claim is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for tinnitus, PTSD, and hypertension are denied. Service connection for a back disorder, tension headaches, and vertigo is also denied.,An initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic headaches, right shoulder bursitis, thoracolumbar spine osteoarthritis, left shoulder bursitis (prior to March 18, 2015), knee arthritis, hand degenerative joint disease, ankle strains, and cervical osteoarthritis, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to September 22, 2017. The Board granted the Veteran's TDIU claim based on this evidence.

The claims for service connection for hypertension, right flat foot, left flat foot, lower back disorder, and bilateral knee disorders have been reopened. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has also been reopened.,However, the claims for service connection for headaches, pseudofolliculitis barbae (also claimed as dermatology), residuals of chicken pox, and pneumonia remain denied.

The Board has granted the Appellant's claim for accrued benefits for service connection of migraine headaches, finding that the evidence is at least approximately in equipoise with regard to the Veteran's condition.

The appeals for service connection for bilateral hip, bilateral shoulder, eczema, athlete's foot, major depressive disorder and adjustment disorder are dismissed. Service connection is granted for major depressive disorder and adjustment disorder on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since September 27, 2014. The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50 percent since June 17, 2019. The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for tension headaches. The cases of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, fatigue, insomnia, and uterine condition are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.