Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed.,The claims for service connection for migraines and a gynecological disorder, to include vaginitis, are readjudicated based on new evidence.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are related to his service-connected allergic rhinitis and the Board has granted service connection for this condition on a secondary basis.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active duty service. The decision is based on evidence showing a link between the conditions and his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's vertigo cervicogenic dizziness, PPPD, BPPV, and/or vestibular migraine as secondary to her service-connected degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine with IVDS. The Board also granted service connection for her migraine, cervicogenic headache as secondary to her service-connected degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine with IVDS.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure. However, it denied service connection for migraines due to a lack of evidence linking them to service.,The effective date for TDIU was denied as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to June 18, 2020.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to readjudicate their claim for service connection for migraines because no new and relevant evidence was received, and the existing evidence did not change the outcome of the case.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraines and posttraumatic stress disorder, do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board denied his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, effective July 5, 2019. The rating is for characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over the last several months.,The Veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of migraines and tinnitus, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, to include as secondary to service-connected tinnitus, is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence when the claim is readjudicated.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for migraine headaches, including direct and secondary theories. An addendum opinion is needed from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines, cervical spine disability, tinnitus, and hemorrhoids have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral shin splints was denied due to a lack of evidence showing the presence of this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type 2 (DM II) and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims of service connection for a headache disability, low back disability, and heart disability remain denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tension headaches and remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal conditions, headaches, left hallux valgus with pain and swelling, and right hallux valgus with pain and swelling are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's GERD and tension headaches have been granted maximum disability ratings of 60 percent and 50 percent, respectively.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a headache disability and GERD with Barrett's esophagus due to duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining missing VA records and securing adequate medical opinions.