Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 70 percent effective June 9, 2018. Other conditions are also granted.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of March 15, 2002 for the award of service connection for migraine headaches. The appeal regarding a higher rating for migraine headaches is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding the Veteran's need for aid and attendance or being housebound based on her service-connected conditions. The Veteran needs further VA examinations to address these issues.

Service connection for migraine headaches is granted. The Veteran's right ankle condition, including a left lateral collateral ligament sprain, is rated at 10 percent prior to July 22, 2020 and 20 percent thereafter.,The Veteran's left ankle condition (left lateral collateral ligament sprain) has been service connected.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for neck, back, and tinnitus disabilities, as well as increased ratings for his service-connected migraine headaches and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache condition and an increased rating for his low back condition are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's current migraine headaches are related to military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dysentery was denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of dysentery and the Veteran's symptoms were better explained by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For the deviated septum with residuals, the VA examiner opined that it is less likely than not incurred or caused by service due to lack of supporting evidence. The claim for service connection for headache condition was granted based on presumptive service connection under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, ED, and a traumatic brain injury have been dismissed. The appeal for recoupment of separation pay by withholding VA benefits due to TBI has been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and migraine headaches were denied as there was no earlier claim received prior to November 2, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (dysthymic disorder, tinnitus, third finger limited flexion, and left index finger scars) meet the requirements for a schedular TDIU. Entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is granted.

The Veteran's hypertension and headaches were denied service connection as they are not found to be secondary to his service-connected conditions.,An effective date earlier than July 25, 2016, for the grant of service connection for unspecified depressive disorder is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disorder, including migraines, was granted. The separate award of service connection for insomnia is dismissed as it is considered a symptom of her major depressive disorder. The claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic maxillary and frontal sinusitis are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for an adequate VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's migraine headaches are related to his active service.

The Veteran's tension headaches are granted service connection. The claims for chronic fatigue and hand tremors are remanded.

The Veteran's tension headaches and sinusitis have been granted a 30% rating, effective April 1, 2018. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a 30% rating based on his frequent non-prostrating attacks.

The Board has determined that the withholding of VA compensation benefits to recoup Separation Pay in the amount of $31,101.34 was proper and this appeal must be denied as a matter of law.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including skin conditions, recurrent headaches, dizziness and vertigo, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal disorder, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals. The claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to March 26, 2019 was also dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals, including those for PTSD, headaches, and a left knee strain, as well as the initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, migraines, and hypertension are all granted as service-connected.