Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's sinusitis, headaches, fatigue, right elbow condition, right wrist condition, erectile dysfunction, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are all granted service connection. The remaining issues of service connection for the right elbow condition, right wrist condition, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he is unable to dress or undress himself, keep himself clean and presentable, prepare his own meals, and protect himself from daily hazards. The Board has granted entitlement to SMC(l).

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches, residuals of head injury (TBI), and cervical spine disability (claimed as neck pain) due to the lack of evidence supporting a causal relationship between these conditions and active service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for migraine headaches due to inadequate VA examination and failure to consider her reported symptoms.

The Veteran's migraine headaches began during service and are considered a direct result of the injury sustained while in service. The Board found that the presumption of soundness applied, as there was no preexisting condition noted at entry into service.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, tinnitus, and hearing loss disabilities render them unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the appellant's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder and chronic migraines. The VA will obtain an addendum opinion addressing these matters.

The Veteran's cervical strain is related to his active service and the claim for this condition has been granted. The claims for hypertension, TBI, back disability, migraine headaches, right knee disability, and left knee disability are remanded due to errors in the duty to assist.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide proper notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing before the RO, and the AOJ is instructed to fulfill this duty.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and migraines have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of a disability evaluation in excess of 60 percent for residuals of a crush injury of the C7 vertebra with radiculopathy and TDIU.

The Veteran's migraine condition was present prior to service and not aggravated by military service, so she cannot be granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking service connection for headaches, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for migraines and respiratory disorders due to a failure in providing VA examinations that address direct service connection, secondary service connection, and aggravation. The Veteran's exposure during service is linked to Gulf War operations.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are found to be related to his in-service complaints and service-connected PTSD, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at a 50% disability rating effective October 14, 2020. The VA previously denied service connection for headaches but granted it with a 30% rating from July 10, 2019 to October 13, 2020.

The Veteran's TBI, posttraumatic migraine headaches, and right hip strains have all been granted increased initial disability ratings effective June 7, 2019.

The Veteran's headaches are granted service connection. The remaining issues of psychiatric, knee, sinusitis, and upper respiratory disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and migraines have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the claims for a disability evaluation in excess of 60 percent for residuals of a crush injury of the C7 vertebra with radiculopathy and TDIU.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent, effective May 28, 2021. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the denial of service connection for migraine headaches.