Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected residuals of bilateral eye corneal scars has been denied. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's visual acuity was 20/20 or better bilaterally, and there were no documented incapacitating episodes.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disability and sinus disability have been remanded due to insufficient examination reports.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's migraines associated with cervical intervertebral disc degeneration are rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, which is a 50% disability rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for earlier effective dates and service connection, effectively dismissing these issues.

Service connection is granted for migraines, transient ischemic attack (stroke), hypertension, and coronary artery disease all secondary to service-connected laryngeal cancer residuals with carotid artery stenosis.,The VA examiners provided opinions supporting the Veteran's claims of secondary service connection.

The Veteran's motion to revise the August 2013 rating decision that denied service connection for PTSD due to CUE was denied. Service connection for migraine headaches with a disability rating of 50 percent, but no higher, was granted. The issue of service connection for a back disability is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative arthritis, right shoulder rotator cuff tear, right hip disability (iliopsoas tendinitis, strain, and trochanteric pain syndrome), left hip disability (strain and trochanteric pain syndrome), migraine headache disability, and obstructive sleep apnea on a direct basis.,The Board has also granted service connection for the Veteran's migraine disability and OSA secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic rhinitis pursuant to the PACT Act, but remanded the claims for migraine headaches and sleep disturbance due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Veteran's PTSD is not rated higher than 70 percent.,A 50 percent rating for migraines from July 26, 2011 has been granted.,The Veteran's TBI with migraines does not warrant a rating greater than 40 percent.,Eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) was granted effective October 21, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and IBS are denied. The VA has restored a 30% disability rating for frontal sinusitis, but denies an increased evaluation.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are found to be due to his service-connected PTSD, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide a VA examination for service connection claims, specifically for mental health condition and headaches. The Veteran's prior attorney representative withdrew during the appeal period, and a new attorney was appointed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation during the periods from September 15, 2014 to January 6, 2016 and from January 16, 2018 to February 26, 2020.

The Veteran's combination of service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder with PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and multiple orthopedic conditions, prevents him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. Effective January 23, 2019, he is granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 30 percent rating prior to January 26, 2013 and denied any higher ratings. A TDIU is also granted prior to August 4, 2016.

The Board remands the matter of a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches since August 16, 2018, to provide an updated VA examination.

The appeal for service connection of migraine headaches is dismissed. The case for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, including IVDS with scoliosis, is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been improperly adjudicated due to a failure to obtain all relevant medical records and Social Security disability records. The case is being remanded to correct this error.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to February 19, 2021 were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not demonstrate a factually ascertainable increase in disability within one year prior to the date of claim.,The Veteran was granted service connection and increased ratings for TBI, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, scar on the right side of the head, and residuals headaches as of February 19, 2021. The Board denied claims for earlier effective dates.

The Veteran requested an earlier effective date for TDIU based on her service-connected conditions, but the AOJ denied this request. The Board is remanding the case to allow VA's Director of Compensation Service to consider whether extraschedular TDIU should be granted.