Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability evaluation for his headaches was denied as the evidence did not show that his headaches met the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, and his current 10 percent evaluation has been in effect for over 20 years.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for dizziness and headaches due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Veteran's foot disorder and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded for further examination.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for his current foot disorder, which he alleges began during active duty training. He also claims that his hearing loss is related to an in-service broken ear drum.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to PTSD, and earlier effective date for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The decisions are being remanded due to a failure to consider evidence at the time of the relevant decision.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 30 percent rating, but no higher. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's initial claim for migraine and tension headaches was denied, and a rating of 30 percent was assigned effective February 7, 2020. The appeal resulted in an increased rating to 50 percent beginning October 23, 2019. The Veteran's claim is denied as the current ratings are appropriate.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for migraine and tension headaches prior to October 23, 2019 was denied. For the period beginning on October 23, 2019, his claim for a higher rating than 50 percent was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss has been denied. The Board also found that the evidence does not support a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss, as it is currently rated at Level I.,Service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches have been remanded due to incomplete service treatment records.

An initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches, from May 4, 2018 to the present, is granted. An initial rating higher than 10 percent for left knee strain with limitation of flexion, from September 8, 2020 to the present, is denied. A separate initial 20 percent rating for left knee instability, from September 8, 2020 to the present, is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining medical records and a need for a VA examination. The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for side effects from Peg-interferon/ribavirin treatment.

The Board denied the claim for an effective date prior to April 22, 2021, for the award of service connection for migraine headaches. The appeal is based on a supplemental claim filed by the appellant in April 22, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a headache disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tension headaches, finding that there is no evidence linking his current headache disability to service.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits eligibility are granted with an effective date of April 15, 2015. The earlier effective dates for these benefits were determined based on the Veteran meeting the criteria for a total service-connected disability that was permanent in nature since this date.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% from July 16, 2020, due to frequent and severe prostrating attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and lung cancer did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal for service connection of migraine headaches, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for persistent depressive disorder secondary to migraines is denied as entitlement did not arise until July 30, 2018 when service connection for migraines was granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot, left foot, left wrist, and right wrist conditions.,Service connection is denied for migraine headaches, stomach pains (gastritis), nausea, and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and migraine headaches due to insufficient consideration of his in-service exposure to contaminants, including aboard ship during sea service. The VA examiner will be asked to consider this exposure when assessing the relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and failure to consider all relevant evidence, including private medical records and x-rays.