Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest possible rating under VA guidelines. His allergic rhinitis is not compensable as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraine headaches has been denied.,The claims for service connection for sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to May 17, 2021, for service connection of tension and post-traumatic headaches, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and tinnitus were denied.,The Board found that the intent to file was submitted to VA greater than a year after the initial claim, which is not allowed under the regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need to consider additional medical records from his Social Security Administration (SSA). The Board cannot proceed without these records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury and PTSD, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds it at least as likely as not that the Veteran is in need of such assistance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 7, 2021 for the award of service connection for migraine headaches. The Veteran's initial claim was denied in November 2019, but she submitted a VA Form 21-526EZ on September 7, 2021, which was within one year of her denial and constituted an intent to file a claim. She then submitted a complete application for service connection on May 2022 VA Form 20-0995.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches were granted a disability rating of 50 percent effective November 23, 2021. Prior to this date, the Veteran was not receiving any compensation for his migraines.

The Board has remanded the claims for migraine headaches and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to service-connected conditions due to inadequate etiology opinions. The appellant's current diagnoses of these conditions are being reviewed with new VA medical opinions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding several disability ratings and eligibility issues, leading to their dismissal.

The Veteran's service connection for headaches and dizziness has been granted, with a maximum 50 percent rating effective October 8, 2021.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left knee condition, GERD, left hip condition, migraines, left lower extremity neuropathy, and squamous cell carcinoma on the skull, upper lip, and left great toe, as these conditions are not found to be related to his conceded in-service exposure to jet engine exhaust, fuels, oils, and solvents.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for headaches prior to June 4, 2008 was denied. A 30 percent rating, but no higher, was granted for headaches beginning June 4, 2008.

Service connection for PTSD has been denied.,The Veteran's major depressive disorder and unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder have not met the criteria for a disability rating higher than 70 percent.,The claim of service connection for migraines as secondary to tinnitus is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's right and left foot tendonitis are granted service connection. Service connection for CFS, fibromyalgia, a headache disorder, respiratory disorder, and skin disorder is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors and additional development is required. The Veteran's mental health, bilateral knee and hand disabilities, and headaches are being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected migraines is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors in the previous rating decisions. The issues of headaches, left shoulder disorder, left wrist disorder, and right wrist disorder will be reconsidered with new evidence and examinations.

The Board denied service connection for tension headaches, dizziness, and chronic left wrist sprain with ganglion cyst.,There is no persuasive evidence that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her military service.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for headaches associated with sleep apnea and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, specifically SSA records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines and a TDIU rating due to insufficient evidence regarding economic impacts and inadequate medical opinions.