Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Headaches, which were previously remanded by the Board.

The Veteran's appeal for headaches is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate evidence at the time of the April 2020 rating decision. The claims will be reconsidered with additional information from the Veteran, verification of his claimed stressors, and a VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable. The claims for lower right back pain, right knee injury, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome are granted on the merits. The claim for a headache disorder (migraines) and TBI remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) claimed as stomach pain is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for a compensable disability rating for migraine headaches and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's readiness to attend an in-person VA examination was noted, but there were issues with compliance with previous directives.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The issues include psychiatric disorders, kidney conditions, headaches, dermatitis, musculoskeletal conditions of the left shoulder, lumbar spine, knees, and feet.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is being remanded for additional examination and consideration of new lay statements.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted with an effective date of July 24, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to service-connected disabilities was denied as he has not been unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the increased level due to his need for regular aid and attendance as a result of service-connected TBI residuals, which would require hospitalization or institutional care if not provided by his wife.

The Board has found that a VA examination for the Veteran's service-connected headaches and personality change due to closed head injury is needed, as it may impact the outcome of the increased rating claim. The case is being remanded so all relevant medical records can be obtained.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation of 10 percent for migraine headache disability was granted, and the Board found that an initial 30 percent rating is warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not develop chronic headaches as a result of VA medical treatment, and therefore denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headache, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding the PACT Act exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating due to her service-connected disabilities, finding that her education and work history did not support a conclusion that she was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected left shoulder disability was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.,The claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened based on new and material evidence. The Board finds that the Veteran's headache disability is at least as likely as not related to his military service.,The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was remanded.,The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was remanded.,The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a low back disability was remanded.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) is remanded.,Service connection for a sleep disorder, to include sleep apnea, is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU and SMC prior to July 20, 2015 was denied as his service-connected conditions did not meet the schedular requirements or provide sufficient additional disability to bring the combined rating to 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives and for further development, including obtaining a new VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and TBI, along with other service-connected conditions, are now rated at 100% effective August 29, 2018. A 50% rating is granted for tension headaches effective from the same date. SMC at the housebound rate is also granted starting from that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disability, right ankle disability, and right foot hallux valgus, plantar fasciitis, status post bunionectomy (right foot disability) have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for intermittent recurrent bronchitis has also been denied.