Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected migraine was found to be manifested by headaches occurring 1-2 times per week, lasting up to a full day, with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. The Board concluded that the severity of the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there were no characteristic prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic urticaria is rated at the maximum allowable level (60%), and he has been granted a TDIU based on his inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for migraine including migraine variants was denied. However, the Veteran received a 50 percent rating effective February 26, 2021, for very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. The TDIU issue is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea are pending as additional evidence or clarification is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus and migraine headaches due to inadequate medical opinions in the March 2022 decision. The Veteran is required to be provided with a VA examination regarding his claimed headache disability, including exposure to environmental hazards.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for migraine headaches is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the onset of his headache disability.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the 30 percent rating for service-connected migraine headaches has been denied. The Board found that the earliest date of entitlement to a compensable rating was January 18, 2021.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's headache disability, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Headaches, low back disability, and bilateral ankle disabilities are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable, considering both mental and physical impacts.

The Veteran's service connection for headaches and PTSD with TBI was granted effective April 20, 1984, the day after he separated from active duty.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 0 percent for headaches associated with residuals of a traumatic brain injury is remanded due to incomplete VA examination and need for further assessment.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of migraine headaches has been granted. The claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea and TDIU is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis was granted at a 10 percent rating. The claim for an increased rating for migraine variants was denied, and the Veteran's stress disorder was granted with a 50 percent rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, bilateral foot disability, left knee and hip disabilities, right shoulder disability, IBS, and headaches. The reasons provided include lack of evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher disability rating and an earlier effective date were dismissed due to the filing of duplicate notices of disagreement.

Anxiety and depression are now rated at 70 percent effective October 8, 2018.,Tinea versicolor remains rated at 30 percent effective October 8, 2018.,Headaches or migraines are now rated at 50 percent effective October 8, 2018.,Residuals of TBI are now rated at 10 percent effective October 8, 2018.,Orthostatic hypotension is now rated at 30 percent effective October 8, 2018.

The Veteran's request for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is granted. The proposed reduction of his migraine rating from 30% to 0% is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for migraine headaches has been granted, with a permanent effective date of November 30, 2010. The Veteran was awarded a 50% disability rating based on the severity and frequency of her migraines.

The Board has determined that new evidence supports the Veteran's claims for service connection of his left foot condition, low back condition, and headache condition. The evidence shows these conditions worsened during active duty.