Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating on an extraschedular basis for migraine headaches was denied. The Board found that the symptoms of his service-connected migraine headaches were adequately contemplated by the current 50 percent disability rating, which also takes into account their effects on employment. For TDIU prior to April 30, 2019, the Veteran's claim was granted as he was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's current condition had its onset during active service and has persisted since then. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and an examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea. The claims for migraines are also remanded as there is no opinion on whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's current headaches began during her active-duty service and grants service connection for this condition. However, the Veteran's claim for urticaria remains pending as it must be remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are not supported by the evidence and have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for cluster and migraine headaches has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to a service-connected disability, is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a right ankle disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during or proximate to the pendency of the claim.,The Veteran's claim for tension headaches is granted as they are secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for the residual of a pineal mass, finding that the current condition is related to symptoms first manifesting during service and continuing after separation.

The Veteran's headaches, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea are all found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection is granted for these conditions as they were proximately caused or aggravated by the service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches has been granted, but the appeal regarding service connection for a low back disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to procedural issues and for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection claim, increased rating claims, and TDIU request.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disabilities have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his claims during a Board hearing.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right ankle, left knee, and right hip disabilities are remanded for further development.

Service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis is dismissed.,Service connection for transient blindness associated with migraine headaches and/or seizures is granted.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional examinations and opinions. Service connection is granted for tinnitus, but other claims remain pending.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and headaches, but denied service connection for hypertension. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for a bilateral foot disability and a heart disability due to lack of medical opinions addressing these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is granted, and the claims to reopen service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability, left hand disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and right ankle disability are also granted.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for a respiratory disability was granted. His migraine headaches are currently rated at 50% prior to March 4, 2022 and denied any higher rating thereafter. The Veteran's umbilical hernia is currently rated at 20%, with no increased rating granted.,The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his migraine headaches due to the current 50% rating already assigned.

The Veteran has withdrawn her claims of entitlement to service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Headaches.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a lumbar puncture, finding no current diagnosis and insufficient evidence to support any complications related to the procedure.