Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee arthritis, diabetes mellitus, and right hallux valgus were denied as new and relevant evidence did not tend to prove or disprove the elements of service connection.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for tension headaches secondary to PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD are granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and various musculoskeletal conditions, render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of these disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to service connection for various disorders, including left knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, left hip disorder, left ankle disorder, headache disorder, hearing loss, tinnitus, and upper extremity radiculopathy. The Board has determined that these claims are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at a 30 percent disability rating, which is the highest schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 8100. The Board found that the Veteran experiences characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months, corresponding to the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues of entitlement to service connection for various orthopedic and psychiatric disabilities are remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's motions to reverse or revise on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in several rating decisions denying service connection for various conditions. The Veteran argued that VA failed to consider a truck accident during his military service, but the Board found no CUE as there was not clear evidence establishing the occurrence of the MVA.

The Veteran's TBI, migraines, and head scars were granted increased ratings in the February 2023 rating decision. The case also resulted in service connection for GERD at a 10% evaluation.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the timeliness of the VA Form 9 because it was determined that the form was timely and the legacy appeal is being processed by the AOJ.

The Board has granted service connection for loss of the skull of both inner and outer tables with brain hernia, osteitis of otic capsule, headaches, and papilledema, all secondary to radiation treatment for pleomorphic adenocarcinoma.,An initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for left temporal lobe encephalocele is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, headaches, and a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's conditions are found to be at least as likely as not related to his military service.,Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's headaches, with the opinion that they are due to his time in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, to include migraines, as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and the current disability is not related to active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further action due to errors in obtaining service treatment records and addressing duty to assist arguments.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for tension headaches (claimed as constant headache/migraine) has been denied because the medical evidence does not show characteristic prostrating attacks of migraine or non-migraine headache pain.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome have been dismissed due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches has been reopened due to new and relevant evidence, but the issue is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between her current condition and military service.

The VA granted a 50% rating for headaches from October 26, 2016 and effective dates for the ratings of right lower extremity radiculopathy and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran is also service-connected for depression secondary to headaches.

The Veteran's initial 50% rating for migraine headaches is granted, and an increased 30% rating for right knee limitation of flexion from December 8, 2017 is also granted. Initial ratings of 40% and 20% are assigned for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity respectively.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The right knee condition is related to in-service injury, while the TBI residuals are not clearly linked to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's headache disorder, PTSD, and lumbar spine disorder are not currently service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for vertigo, allergic rhinitis, and migraines as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The conditions are found to be related to his active duty service.