Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's low back condition is granted service connection as it was noted on his entrance medical examination and increased in severity during service. The Veteran's headaches are not entitled to an initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's July 2014 VA treatment records indicated a worsening of his noncompensable service-connected migraine headaches, raising an informal claim for increased rating.,VA treatment records prior to March 2015 do not indicate any worsening of the Veteran's left shoulder and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches due to new and material evidence. The right knee disability case is remanded for further examination, and a medical opinion on the etiology of the headaches is also required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board has remanded several of the issues due to insufficient evidence and will require further examination.,Service connection was not granted for a bilateral eye condition, headache condition, sinus condition, low back condition, right knee condition, left knee condition, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, colon condition, GERD, heart condition, hypertension, and OSA.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back condition and migraine headaches, as well as a TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for new examinations considering the Veteran's limited mobility and recent hospitalization.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and right middle finger disability have not been found to be related to service.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is considered secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability.,Insomnia, opioid addiction, and headache (migraines) are currently under review for possible service connection.,Further medical opinions are needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

Service connection for PTSD and a back disability is granted, while service connection for right wrist strain, impetigo, and headaches is denied.,An initial 70 percent disability rating for the service-connected mental disorder (PTSD) is granted from September 30, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and incomplete records.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and remanded the remaining issues on appeal, including a TDIU determination.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea, migraines/headaches, hypertension, and left knee disability due to incomplete development under the PACT Act and other issues.

The Veteran's headaches and anxiety condition with insomnia are granted service connection. The PTSD claim is denied, while the TBI and seizure disorder claims are remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with current conditions of headaches, anxiety with insomnia, and a seizure disorder. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for tension headaches and left knee ganglion cyst with bursitis have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn her appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 24, 2021, for assignment of a compensable disability rating for service-connected migraine headaches is denied as the criteria are not met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been granted. The issue of a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol abuse and TBI was dismissed, but the reduction in rating for headaches from 30% to 0% is considered improper and the original 30% rating is restored.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of September 17, 2012 for the grant of a TDIU and DEA benefits due to service-connected disabilities that rendered the Veteran unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, back disorder, neck disorder, headaches, eye disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) due to a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied as there is no current diagnosis of OSA.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 5, 2018, for migraine headaches has been granted. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left lower extremity sciatica is remanded due to the need for clarification regarding the adequacy of the October 2018 VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for tension headaches due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for headaches, including as secondary to Meniere's Disease, due to inadequate rationale in the March 2020 VA opinion and a need for an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, including as secondary to his service-connected cervical spine strain. The case is being returned for further development and consideration.