Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been denied, while the claim for diabetes mellitus type II is remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, finding that there is a link between his PTSD and his current migraine condition.

The Veteran's tension headaches have worsened since the last VA examination, and a new examination is needed to determine their current severity.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, sleep apnea, headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The decision is based on direct evidence of a link between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension (HTN) has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability manifested by dizziness, lightheadedness, and headaches secondary to his service-connected HTN is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and headaches, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to or aggravated by service-connected knee disabilities and tinnitus, respectively.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a brain tumor and headaches, as they are related to exposure to herbicide agents during military service.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional records from correctional facilities where the Veteran served.

The Veteran's low back disability and migraine headaches have been granted service connection.,Service connection for PTSD has been granted, but the issue of an increased rating remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was denied as he had full-time employment until March 2016, and his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for DEA benefits was also denied because the award of a TDIU precluded such eligibility.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the maximum rating available under VA regulations.,VA has remanded cases regarding cervical spine conditions, left knee arthritis, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, and tinnitus for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an omission in the November 2023 decision regarding service connection for migraine headaches. The Veteran's claim is now being addressed again, and a new VA examination will be scheduled to determine if his migraine headaches are related to his tinnitus or acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD with major depressive disorder).

The Veteran's service-connected migraine and tension headaches, along with lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome, prevented her from securing or following substantially gainful employment outside of a protected environment. The Board granted TDIU on an extra-schedular basis effective December 20, 2023.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for new opinions addressing the pathophysiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, migraines, and anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition is related to his time in active service and has been granted service connection. The issues of service connection for intracerebral hemorrhage, headaches, aortic valve disorder, and sleep condition are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's headaches are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right shoulder disabilities and headaches. The issues of service connection for a right shoulder disability, headaches, and right lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements regarding when his conditions began and conflicting medical evidence. The issues of TDIU are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims.

The Veteran's headaches are now rated at 50 percent from September 30, 2022 onwards, resolving all doubts in his favor.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, atopic dermatitis, and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims of bilateral hearing loss were denied as she does not meet the regulatory threshold for hearing loss under VA criteria.