Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant as they do not result in anatomical loss, blindness, or significant functional impairment that would qualify under the applicable regulations.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and effective dates have been denied. The TDIU claim from April 19, 2021 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal for service connection of chronic headaches, leading to its dismissal.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for PTSD and migraines was denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Board finds that medical clarification is required regarding whether the Veteran needs regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to service connection and increased ratings, effectively dismissing the appeal.

The reduction in rating for migraine and tension headaches from 50 percent to 30 percent effective January 1, 2023 was proper. The appeal for discontinuance of TDIU due to service-connected disability is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU rating effective December 6, 2010. The issue of an earlier effective date prior to December 6, 2010, for the award of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis remains pending and is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, anxiety, and migraines have been denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability (claimed as thoracic spine) and cervical spine disability has been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient examination opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, which are secondary to his service-connected conditions.

Service connection is granted for neck condition, right shoulder condition, headaches secondary to service-connected neck condition, and hypertension secondary to service-connected neck condition. Service connection for rapid heartbeat and left hip sciatic nerve condition secondary to service-connected neck condition is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his spine disability and PTSD, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since December 12, 2022. The effective date for the TDIU is set at December 12, 2022.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for migraine headaches and vertigo due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's tension and migraine headaches were granted a 50% disability rating from October 18, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and hydrocephalus are being remanded due to a failure to obtain VA examinations. The Board finds that the Veteran has met the elements of McLendon, requiring further examination.

The Veteran's claims for migraines, right knee instability, cervical spine disability, and traumatic brain injury have been withdrawn and are dismissed. The claim of service connection for bowel impairment (secondary to TBI) is remanded.,Your effective date for the increased rating of 100% for bipolar disorder remains May 4, 2018, as it is factually ascertainable that an increase in your disability occurred prior to this date.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his hearing request and all related issues.

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbosacral spine and cervical spine are rated based on limitation of motion. The current ratings do not meet criteria for higher ratings.,PTSD is currently evaluated at a 70 percent rating, which is the maximum available under VA regulations.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective April 26, 2021. The TDIU is granted from November 16, 2021.

The Board has denied service connection for TBI, headaches, tinnitus, a low back condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.