Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further evaluation of the Veteran's recurrent headache disability, specifically in relation to his service-connected cervical spine degenerative disc disease with degenerative arthritis.

Your appeal regarding service connection for headaches has been dismissed because the Veteran requested to withdraw the appeal before a decision was made.

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is dismissed.,The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for headaches is dismissed.,The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for sciatica (left lower extremity radiculopathy) is dismissed.,The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for cervical strain is dismissed.,The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for left knee strain is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the VA examination report from August 2022 was inadequate and remanded for a new examination. The Veteran's TBI residuals, including blurred vision, headaches, fatigue, and sleeplessness, are being reviewed.

The Veteran's migraines are now rated at 50 percent effective December 22, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran experienced very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability from this date onwards.

The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches are granted a 50% rating, which is the highest available under the Rating Schedule.

The Veteran's TBI with migraines is rated at 100% disabling effective July 24, 2018. Prior to this date, he was rated at 70%. The Board found the evidence in balance that his service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to March 17, 2021, for service connection were denied as the complete claim was not filed within one year of his intent to file a claim.,VA awarded SMC and DEA benefits based on service-connected disabilities starting from March 17, 2021.

The Veteran's melanoma of the right foot was granted service connection on a presumptive basis as it manifested within one year of his separation from service. The issues of service connection for headaches and bilateral foot disability are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for tension headaches, TMJ disorder, and right knee strain due to a duty to assist error in obtaining an adequate examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by his service-connected disabilities, including lumbosacral strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis with calcaneal spurs, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other conditions. As such, the claim for service connection for OSA is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for frequent headaches was granted, but the appellant is not eligible to attorney fees from past-due benefits awarded due to a lack of a qualifying request to review the decision.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for migraine headaches is denied as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DC 8100.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of headaches, as there are pre-decisional duty to assist errors regarding direct and secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including headaches, ankle, foot, hip, back, knee, shin, and neurological issues are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment, as he does not have a loss of use of his feet, hands, vision impairment, burn injury, ALS, or ankylosis of knees or hips.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective March 20, 2019, as her service-connected psychiatric disability, right hip disability, and migraine headaches rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and migraine headaches as they have been granted in full with appropriate disability ratings.

The Veteran's headaches, characterized by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, are now rated at 50 percent effective prior to October 2, 2020.