Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Veteran was denied service connection for headaches, feeling weak, sterility, sore throat, and shortness of breath.,An effective date prior to July 5, 2006 for the award of service connection for PTSD is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, an acquired psychiatric disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and tinnitus were denied. The effective date of August 30, 2013, is proper as the claim was received within one year of separation from service.,From October 1, 2015, a rating of 50 percent for migraines is granted.

The Veteran's migraines were rated at a 50% rating effective February 13, 2019. The Board found that her headaches worsened on this date and resolved doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to an improper form being used in the initial appeal process.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding service connection for a headache disability, including as secondary to service-connected asthma and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral eye disability, headaches, and psychiatric disorder due to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service. The Board found that a VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his service.

The Board has ordered the case back for further development and remand due to incomplete compliance with prior remand instructions regarding service connection for TBI and migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including a cervical spine examination to determine if service connection is warranted, and a migraine/headaches examination to assess the relationship between current headaches and service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for joint pain, peripheral neuropathy, migrainous vertigo, and ulcerative proctitis have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for low back, neck, bilateral knee, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, migraines, and ulcerative proctitis.,The Veteran's elbow and wrist conditions, neuropathy, and dizziness/vertigo have not been evaluated yet. Further examination is required to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's TBI residuals, specifically his headaches, which are considered a TBI event resulting from an October 1977 head injury during active service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed headaches, finding that they began in-service and have continued since then. The decision is based on the Veteran's consistent testimony regarding his symptom onset and post-service medical records showing a diagnosis of chronic migraines.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headache disorder and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that these conditions are proximately due to or the result of the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus, unspecified depressive disorder, and unspecified anxiety disorder.

The Veteran seeks a TDIU prior to April 29, 2017. The AOJ has assigned the maximum rating for migraine headaches and granted a TDIU effective from April 29, 2017. However, the Board finds that additional development is required due to inconsistent employment information.

The Board has remanded the claims for headaches and sleep disorder disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability is believed to be related to his current symptoms.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of service-connected disabilities and determine appropriate ratings. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricability with other claims.

The Veteran's initial claim for headaches was granted, and a 10% rating was assigned effective April 3, 2015. The case was remanded multiple times to obtain additional evidence.,Effective June 13, 2019, the Veteran is now rated at 50% for her service-connected tension headaches (headaches), and SMC benefits are granted from that date.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent effective September 16, 2019. He is also granted a TDIU as of May 16, 2019.

The Veteran's service connection for migraine-headaches is granted, and a 10 percent rating is assigned for his left knee disorder (limited flexion). A separate 20 percent rating is assigned for his left knee instability. The issues of increased ratings remain on appeal.

The Board granted a TDIU from August 28, 2015, based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The decision also remanded the issue of whether she should receive a TDIU prior to that date due to her inability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance by another person due to her service-connected disabilities, which include PTSD, urinary incontinence, migraines, pelvic inflammatory disease, irritable bowel syndrome, knee conditions, and sexual arousal disorder. The decision grants SMC based on this need.