Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

Your service connection claims for seizures and migraines have already been granted, so they are dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is granted as the current chronic disease was identified in service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, and his low back disability is also rated at 30 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a medical opinion addressing the Veteran's history of chronic migraines from service.

The Veteran's chronic headaches, diagnosed as migraines, are presumed to be related to his service in the Gulf War Era.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for headache disability was denied as his headaches did not meet the criteria for a 10% or higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to heart condition/leaking valve, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea are denied. The claim for service connection for headaches prior to February 23, 2023, is remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing secondary service connection.

The Veteran's asthma and headaches are remanded for further examination to determine their relationship to service.,The Veteran's acquired psychological disorder (including TBI) is remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding her in-service exposure and symptoms.,The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder including Huntington's disease is remanded as there was insufficient evidence on its relation to service.,The Veteran's muscle spasms and pain are remanded to determine their relationship to service, with consideration of her pre-existing condition.

The Board dismissed all appeals due to the Veteran's request to withdraw his claims before a decision was made.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date and remanded the issue of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for chronic headaches.

The Veteran's initial rating for her service-connected cervicogenic headaches (headache disability) is granted at a 50 percent effective from March 19, 2020.

The Veteran's headaches are rated as noncompensable, and his depressive disorder is rated at 30 percent prior to December 28, 2018, but no higher. From December 28, 2018 to April 21, 2022, the rating for his depressive disorder is denied.,The Veteran's headaches are rated as noncompensable and his depressive disorder is rated at 30 percent prior to December 28, 2018. From December 28, 2018 to April 21, 2022, the rating for his depressive disorder remains denied.,The Veteran's headaches are rated as noncompensable and his depressive disorder is rated at 30 percent prior to December 28, 2018. From December 28, 2018 to April 21, 2022, the rating for his depressive disorder remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and headaches have been dismissed as the issues were previously decided in a May 2024 Board decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip, right foot, and left foot disabilities have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or association with service.,Service connection for lung disability has also been denied due to lack of proof of present disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines was granted with an initial evaluation of 30 percent effective April 30, 2018. The Board found that the effective date could not be earlier than April 16, 2018, as it is based on when the claim was received or entitlement arose.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches was filed on February 3, 2017. The Board found that the earliest effective date should be February 3, 2017, as this is when the first communication for service connection of that condition occurred.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded as there was an error in the duty to assist and AOJ errors.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for headaches is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected headache disorder.

The Veteran's appeal to increase his disability rating for headaches has been dismissed because he withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, leading to a grant of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.