Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tension headaches, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board denied eligibility for attorney's fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a January 2023 Rating Decision, as the decision was not issued following a request for higher-level review or an increased rating claim form.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his service and that any claimed headache symptoms began after discharge from active duty.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were found to be less frequent and severe than required for a higher rating, resulting in the denial of her request for an increased rating.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches are rated at a 50 percent disability level, which is the highest schedular rating under DC 8100. The evidence shows frequent and severe prostrating attacks that significantly impact the Veteran's ability to work and function.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disability and secondary service connection for her depressive disorder, finding that new evidence supports these determinations.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress is rated at 70 percent, effective October 21, 2014.,The Veteran's headaches are not entitled to a rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's increased ratings for migraine headaches and right knee strain were denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's headaches, including migraines, are proximately due to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is proximately due to his service-connected left shoulder disability.,There is no evidence of a bilateral foot disability that was incurred in or due to the Veteran's time in service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is restored to a 10 percent rating effective September 15, 2020.,Service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and tension headaches are granted with effective dates of April 15, 2012.

The Board has denied the appellant's requests for higher disability ratings for migraine headaches and adjustment disorder with depressed and anxious mood, finding that his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating for PTSD prior to February 5, 2021 and DEA benefits prior to that date is denied. The claim for a 10% rating for migraines is granted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for headaches is granted. The claims for left and right knee disabilities are denied, as there is no current disability or evidence of a nexus to service. Service connection for the neck disability is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's headaches are aggravated by his service-connected cirrhosis of the liver, hypertension, and tinnitus. The VA must provide a supplemental opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for headaches is being remanded due to an inadequate examination at the time of the November 2022 VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches is being remanded due to an error in notifying the Veteran of his right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current diagnosis of sinusitis, IBS, migraine headaches, urinary incontinence, or RUE radiculopathy. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.,Service connection for urinary incontinence and RUE radiculopathy are remanded as there may be additional evidence that could support the claims.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for headaches is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional medical opinions regarding causation, aggravation, and continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to not following prior remand directives.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo and headaches as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus due to inadequate VA examinations.