Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to cause his migraine headaches, and the claim for a higher rating for PTSD is denied. The case is remanded for further consideration of TDIU.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest rating available under VA guidelines.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for joint and muscle pain, migraine headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea. The new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.

The Veteran's back disability, including headaches and fatigue, residuals of TBI, left ankle impingement syndrome, and left foot plantar fasciitis are granted initial ratings. However, the issues related to service connection for these conditions remain pending as they require additional evidence.

The Board has found the VA medical opinions obtained in connection with the May 2022 Board remand are inadequate and requires further development to determine the etiology of any diagnosed lumbar spine, foot, and migraine disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches as the AOJ had already granted this benefit in a separate rating decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) prior to April 11, 2014. The case is referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's left ear chronic suppurative otitis media with eustachian tube dysfunction is granted a 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's migraines are granted a 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to October 4, 2022, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantial gainful employment.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for sinusitis and migraines, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and her military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a migraine disability, finding that her condition clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and was not aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines and other conditions do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU, but may warrant an extraschedular rating based on his unemployability due to these disabilities. The case is remanded for referral to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a back disability, and sleep apnea as these conditions were previously granted in an August 2018 rating decision.

PTSD was granted a 70% rating prior to March 25, 2019 and denied any higher rating since then.,Headaches were granted a 30% rating prior to March 25, 2019 and denied any higher rating since then.,TBI residuals were granted a 10% rating prior to January 5, 2018 and denied any higher rating from that date forward.

The Board denied a compensable rating for headaches and a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD. The Veteran's headaches were found to not meet the criteria for a higher disability level under DC 8100.

The Board denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, OSA, and headache disorder. Service connection was also denied for DM and HTN as they were not shown in service or within one year of separation.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and sleep apnea, as these claims were granted by the Regional Office in November 2022.

The Veteran's headaches, chest wall nerve damage, leg disorder, ankle disorder, and foot disorder are all found to be secondary to his service-connected right lung upper lobe large-cell carcinoma, status post thoracotomy.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including migraine headaches, right shoulder issues, cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, and left knee chondromalacia, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since February 21, 2006. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from that date.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, are granted as they are at least as likely as not related to his military service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied due to lack of a current disability meeting VA criteria.