Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for compensable disability ratings for hallux valgus of the right and left feet, as well as tension headaches, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's neck disability manifested by pain is granted as service-connected.,Tinnitus has been assigned the maximum rating authorized under the applicable diagnostic code and no higher rating can be established without a current VA reexamination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to his service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, and non-compensable tension headaches making him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability due to the absence of evidence of current disability.,The Veteran's claim for sleep disorder is remanded as there was no VA examination or opinion regarding her claimed condition.,The Veteran's cervical dystonia claim is remanded as she did not receive an appropriate medical opinion from a neurologist regarding aggravation by service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's head tremors and tension headaches claims are remanded due to the inextricability of these issues with her cervical dystonia claim.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, finding that the Veteran's current headaches are related to his in-service symptoms and deployments.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for migraines including migraine variants (also claimed as neuralgia headaches secondary to right ear condition) was denied. The appeal is based on the original grant of service connection, and the current 50% disability rating remains valid.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a disorder manifested by fatigue and a headache disorder due to service-connected tinnitus have been granted. The back disorder claim is remanded.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are considered a chronic disease under VA regulations and have been granted service connection based on the presumption of service connection for such diseases that become manifest during or within one year after military service.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for respiratory, sinus, headache, and chest pain conditions due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's MOS as an Aircraft Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic is considered.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for his service-connected headache condition is granted at a 50 percent rating, effective March 17, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine condition is denied. The Board found no evidence to support the claim that the cervical spine condition began in or was otherwise related to active-duty service. The Veteran's TDIU claim for his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and migraine headaches, is granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic diarrhea, tension headaches, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted for some claims, but not all. The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus is granted, while the claims for rash (entire body), left ankle disability, migraine headaches, back disability, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) are remanded due to procedural errors in obtaining medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hernia disability, acute pharyngitis, prostatitis, headaches, left elbow disability, left hand disability, and left hip disability have all been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability evaluation for neck scar is denied as the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.,Service connection for insomnia and headaches is denied because there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations conducted in June 2021 were inadequate for adjudication purposes and thus remanded to obtain additional opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for a TBI and increased rating for migraine headaches have been granted. The TBI was found to be due to an in-service head injury, while the migraine headaches meet the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on housebound status is denied because he does not have a single service-connected disability rated as total (100%) with an additional service-connected disability or disabilities independently ratable at 60%. The Veteran's TDIU was based on multiple service-connected disabilities, not a single disability.