Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected TBI has been granted a separate 10% rating for aphasia with dizziness, and the original non-compensable rating for TBI is maintained. The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50% since December 17, 2019.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for generalized anxiety disorder and headaches, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to June 25, 2018. The Board found that the current assigned ratings adequately compensate the Veteran for his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate arose no earlier than receipt of her August 22, 2013, supplemental claim. The Board found that she met the criteria for the award of SMC at the housebound rate on the date of receipt of her August 22, 2013, supplemental claim.

The Veteran's visual disorientation, claimed as photophobia, is granted as it is related to his service-connected TBI.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and alcohol disorder with TBI.,The Veteran's headaches are granted as they are related to his service-connected TBI.

The Board has granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for nerve damage of the right eye, right orbital fracture residuals, three painful facial scars above the right eye, chronic headaches, and dizziness, finding that these conditions were caused by an event not reasonably foreseeable.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headache disorder had its onset during service and is related to his service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and consideration of his claims, including those related to migraines and PTSD with TBI residuals.,A decision on the issues will significantly impact the Veteran's entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, as well as granted remand of the rating decisions for thoracolumbar degenerative disc condition, respiratory condition (including asthma and COPD), migraines, and TBI with photophobia.

The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for his service-connected headaches disability is being remanded due to the need for a further VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's post-concussion headaches and dizziness have been granted separate evaluations at the 30 percent and 10 percent levels, respectively, effective February 9, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for nummular eczema and costochondritis due to a lack of current diagnoses.,The Board also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar warts and a headache disorder.

The Veteran's initial claim for migraines and closed stress fracture of the left tibia was granted with an effective date of May 28, 2018.,An increased rating for migraines is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, PLMD, and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise to support these conditions are related to toxic exposures during service. The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to its inextricability with the disability rating issue.

The Veteran's traumatic brain injury, headaches, cervical stenosis and arthropathy with radiculopathy status post diskectomy, and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease are all granted as service connected.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's current disabilities.

The Board denied reopening of the previously denied claims for service connection for headache, neck disorder, and thoracic back pain (claimed as residuals, upper back injury). The Veteran's new evidence was found to be duplicative and not material.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves, chronic maxillary sinusitis, and tension/migraine headaches have been granted initial ratings. The lumbar spine disorder is rated at 40 percent since February 1, 2015.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for headaches and bilateral shoulder disorder, but denied the claim for service connection for narcolepsy. The appeals are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disability, radiculopathy, high blood pressure, and migraines due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for TBI, migraines, glaucoma, loose teeth, and hemorrhoids as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, currently diagnosed as arthritis, and tension headaches. Service connection for a bilateral eye condition is denied.,Service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability (diagnosed as arthritis) is granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.