Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, GERD, headaches, hypertension, sleep disorder, and plantar fasciitis are remanded due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's migraine disability, including migraine variants, is granted service connection. The Veteran's sinusitis evaluation is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his active service, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during his active service or within one year of separation, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's sleep disability - OSA was not caused by his service-connected disabilities, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability is related to his active service, and the Board granted this claim.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is related to his active service, and the Board granted this claim.,The Veteran's headaches are related to his active service, and the Board granted this claim.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches, chronic back pain, rhabdomyolysis, and teeth sensitivity are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations and medical nexus opinions.

The Veteran's chronic headaches manifested by characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over the last several months have not met the criteria for a higher rating, and his claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent is denied.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been restored to a 50 percent rating effective December 1, 2021.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to lack of statutory or regulatory authority, and the AOJ correctly started payment in October 2021.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, including as secondary to PTSD, is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was denied in April 2020. She did not continuously pursue the claim within one year of receiving notice, and a supplemental claim was received on December 15, 2021. The Board found that an earlier effective date is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was dismissed as the May 2021 rating decision deferring adjudication of the issue did not constitute an appealable decision, and the March 2022 rating decision granted the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, migraines, and tinnitus are granted with effective dates of June 26, 2018.

The Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) for migraine headaches effective January 22, 2013. The appeal is dismissed as there are no longer any unresolved issues.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective November 6, 2020. The Board found that the criteria for an earlier effective date were not met.

The Veteran's right knee limitation of extension and headache disability ratings were reduced, but the Board found that these reductions were not proper due to lack of improvement in her ability to function under ordinary conditions. The ratings have been reinstated.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and headaches due to inadequate medical opinions based on the absence of diagnoses during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cause of death and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) due to a duty to assist error, including obtaining verification of the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether any of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities or medications contributed substantially or materially to the cause of death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI and headaches has been denied. The claims for service connection for dysautonomia and sleep apnea have been remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.,Service connection is not warranted for the claimed conditions as there is no credible evidence of their occurrence during active service or otherwise related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to toxic substances during his Southwest Asia deployment, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, migraines, and lumbosacral strain. The VA is required to obtain a medical opinion regarding these conditions based on their potential relation to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is being remanded due to the inadequate medical opinion provided by the VA examiner.