Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is not rated higher than the current non-compensable rating.,The Veteran does not have a diagnosed condition of headaches that causes impairment in earning capacity.,Service connection for OSA, secondary to service-connected right knee degenerative arthritis and obesity as an intermediate step, is granted.,Service connection for GERD is denied.,Service connection for sinusitis is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding the right hand/finger disability claim. The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to toxic chemicals in the Persian Gulf during his service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent prior to May 6, 2022 and 50 percent beginning on that date. The Veteran is granted service connection for major depressive disorder and secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.,Service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II remains pending as the claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for hearing loss is being remanded due to the lack of evidence showing an increase in severity prior to February 6, 2023.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is being remanded as there was no indication of intent to file such a claim before January 12, 2018.

The Veteran's migraine headaches did not manifest in characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in 2 months over the last several months, and thus, he is denied a compensable rating for his migraines prior to November 2, 2021.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for migraines has been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative have withdrawn the appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for increased ratings on bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, lumbosacral strain, and tension headaches are dismissed as they were part of pending claims in the VA's legacy appeal system.

The Veteran's status-post surgical removal of osteoma of skull with cranioplasty reconstruction is denied a compensable rating.,A 30 percent rating for the painful scar on the head has been granted, but no higher.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are characterized by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, warranting a 50% evaluation since September 23, 2019.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea are granted service connection. The lumbosacral strain is granted a 40 percent rating, but no higher. The initial compensable ratings for chronic sinusitis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and right elbow lateral epicondylitis are denied.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder with TBI, headaches and dizziness is granted a 70 percent rating prior to March 1, 2021. The cervical spine condition is denied any increase in rating prior to June 23, 2021.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in previous VA examinations regarding the severity of the Veteran's migraines. A new examination is needed to properly assess her condition.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain/degenerative arthritis resulted in limitation of forward flexion to 25 degrees, and a 40 percent disability evaluation was granted. The claims for psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), headaches, chronic sinusitis, and dermatitis were remanded.

The petition to readjudicate the claim for service connection for back strain (claimed as lower and upper back condition) is granted.,The petition to readjudicate the claim for service connection for left ankle strain remains denied because the evidence submitted is not new and relevant.,The petition to readjudicate the claim for service connection for right ankle strain is granted.,The petition to readjudicate the claim for service connection for hair loss is denied.,The petition to readjudicate the claim for service connection for headaches is granted.,The petition to readjudicate the claim for service connection for neck strain is granted.,The petition to readjudicate the claim for service connection for left shoulder strain is denied because the evidence submitted is not new and relevant.

The Veteran's tinnitus and migraines were granted service connection based on new evidence received since the previous denial.,Service connection for tinnitus was established due to noise exposure during active duty. Service connection for migraines was established based on a positive nexus opinion linking current symptoms to an in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a sleep disorder, to include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), due to insufficient rationale in the previous examination reports. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on his assertions of continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of an in-service head trauma, to include psychiatric disorder, post traumatic headaches, and aneurysm. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection of migraine headaches is granted. The Board finds that new and relevant evidence has been submitted, but the issue remains remanded due to a duty-to-assist error in the previous decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for TBI, including headaches.

The Board has revised the December 19, 2001 rating decision to grant service connection for a post-traumatic headache disability due to errors in considering VA treatment records that established current diagnosis and continuity of symptoms.