Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, a left hip disability, a back disability, a heart disability, a left knee disability, and a right knee disability. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is granted as the evidence shows a current diagnosis, in-service onset, and no negative nexus opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability and an initial rating of 50 percent for migraines. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported in-service injuries and current symptoms, with the latter being productive of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks that are severe enough to cause significant economic inadaptability.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's migraine headaches as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, soreness on top of the head (including headaches), and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence and a duty to assist error.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for discogenic right sciatic radicular pain (partial paralysis right sciatic) as it was granted in a prior rating decision. Service connection was established for other conditions, including chronic sinusitis, PTSD, and various musculoskeletal issues, all presumed related to Southwest Asia service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, migraine condition, and neck condition as secondary to a back condition due to insufficient evidence during the appeal period.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of tension headaches as it has already been granted in a previous rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, IBS, OSA, and migraine headaches have been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The appeal is successful in these areas.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, testicular hypofunction, and ED secondary to testicular hypofunction are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The cases will be reviewed by VA clinicians who must provide adequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent prior to August 15, 2022, and denied for a higher rating thereafter.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 60 percent. The effective date of this rating is not earlier than February 7, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for increased CAD, service connection for OSA and Headache Disability have been denied. The TDIU claim has been remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tension headaches are related to her service, and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's neck disabilities, including degenerative joint disease with cervical spondylosis, cervical radiculopathy, degenerative disc disease, myofascial pain syndrome, and chronic pain syndrome, are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's headache disability is remanded for further examination to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including unspecified depressive disorder and other specified anxiety disorder, are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's headaches are considered service-connected as they are linked to his active duty and his already service-connected rhinitis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee degenerative changes and migraine headaches are being remanded due to inadequate examinations. The case must be returned to the AOJ for further evaluation.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 10% disability, but the Board has granted a 50% rating based on very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is granted as the condition began in service due to a fall during military service.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for migraines due to a lack of consistency in the medical opinion provided and the need for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee strain and arthralgia status post ACL repair, surgical scars left knee, headache condition (presumed due to TERA), and GERD (presumed due to TERA) have been remanded. The effective dates of service connection are not yet determined.,The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on new evidence submitted after the prior final denial.