Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for insomnia and a disability manifested by chronic fatigue are being remanded as the Board is unable to make a decision based on the current evidence.,Additional information or medical evidence may be needed to determine whether the Veteran's insomnia and/or chronic fatigue are related to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective October 4, 2016. The Board found the Veteran suffers from very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, including aggravation of a pre-existing condition, is denied. The Board finds the persuasive evidence of record does not support the claim.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left arm radiculopathy is denied. The current 20% rating adequately reflects the severity of his disability.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear sensorineural hearing loss, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus. Service connection for headaches was also denied.

The Veteran's sinusitis, sleep apnea, and migraine disabilities are granted as service-connected.,An increased rating of 70% for the acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's increased ratings for major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse disorder, tension headaches with dizziness, and tinnitus have been denied.,The Veteran's TDIU claim has also been denied as he is not unemployable due to a single service-connected disability.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for migraines is granted, but his claim for a traumatic brain injury remains denied.

The Veteran's back brace caused wear and tear on his clothing, but he does not have a service-connected elbow disability or skin condition requiring the use of topical steroid cream. The Board has granted an annual clothing allowance for the back brace in 2020.

Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, unspecified depressive disorder.,Service connection is also granted for tension headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and migraines, as well as his increased rating claim for chronic sinusitis, are all granted. The Veteran is now rated at 30% for chronic sinusitis since February 28, 2021.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, neck scar, and radiculopathy of the LUE as there is no current disability established.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for anxiety disability, headaches, right knee disability, and left knee disability have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is being remanded due to the need for a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's facial spasm has not been manifested by incomplete, moderate paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve. The Veteran experienced migraines that manifested in very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received for the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, migraines, and cardiovascular signs or symptoms. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's chronic headache condition is found to have begun during her active service and has continued since then, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD is denied as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating.,The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic cephalgia, shin splints in both legs, and sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability, muscle pain, chest and ribs condition, and headaches are remanded for further examination and opinion.,Resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor, her bilateral hearing loss is found to be related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's request for an extension of the delimiting date for his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits beyond December 1, 2018 is granted due to medical infeasibility caused by various disabilities.