Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran's migraines are rated at a 50 percent disability rating, effective from September 14, 2017. The decision finds that the Veteran experiences very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from June 9, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, which is secondary to his service-connected PTSD, has been remanded due to the need for a VA medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his headaches. The PACT Act now presumes exposure to toxic hazards in Southwest Asia.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.,The claim for service connection for Arnold-Chiari malformation and migraine headaches related to it is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.,Service connection for migraine headaches secondary to Arnold-Chiari malformation is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been reopened, and the Board finds new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the claim. The claims of entitlement to increased ratings for TBI and tension headaches are remanded due to a lack of recent VA examinations. The issue of service connection for tinnitus is also remanded as there is conflicting medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran currently has tinnitus.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% from February 27, 2017, to November 1, 2020. He also has service connection for headaches and impotence due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a TBI, dental injury, and for an increased rating for low back strain are being remanded. The claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is denied.

Your claim for service connection for a chronic headache disability has been granted, and the appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's PTSD, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea are all found to be related to his active service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, also claimed as headaches is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to address whether his current headaches are related to a head injury or concussion in service.

Service connection for eczema, sinusitis, and BPV as secondary to tinnitus has been reopened.,Headaches have been granted service connection. The effective date is July 18, 2017.

The Veteran's service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine including migraine variants, to include as due to service in Southwest Asia and/or as secondary to service-connected chronic sinusitis, is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unemployable, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with effective dates ranging from March 16, 2001 to January 4, 2008. The conditions were related to his military service and the VA has assigned full ratings (100%) for all granted issues.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his combined service-connected disability rating has reached 100%, rendering the issue moot.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to November 21, 2012. Effective November 21, 2012, the evidence shows that he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal due to the Veteran's authorized representative withdrawing the appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for headaches was granted. The appeal as to TBI and PTSD issues is dismissed.

The Veteran's asthma, chronic sinusitis with headaches, allergic rhinitis, right foot disability (status post bunionectomy), and bilateral hand dermatitis are all remanded for further evaluation. The Veteran also has issues related to his service-connected conditions that need clarification.