Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for tension headaches and PTSD are denied as the evidence does not support an earlier effective date, and her current ratings are appropriate.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches were denied a compensable rating as they did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for migraines has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw his appeal in a July 2024 statement.

The Veteran's migraines were rated at 30 percent from July 17, 2017. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at a noncompensable rating, and the Board granted her an initial disability rating of 30 percent for migraines from March 30, 2021.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and migraine headaches, finding a relationship to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has remanded all service connection claims for accrued benefits purposes due to a failure to obtain relevant medical records and associate them with the claims file.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance is remanded, as well as a reasonably raised claim for temporary total disability rating due to lumbar spine surgery. The AOJ will conduct further evaluations and adjudications.

The Veteran's headaches were rated at 30 percent from October 24, 2019 to March 28, 2022.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, right shoulder, left shoulder, and migraine headaches disorders due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The issues are being reviewed again with additional examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are caused and/or aggravated by his service-connected panic disorder with major depressive disorder, with anxious distress. As a result, service connection for headaches is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the veteran's claim for service connection for migraines due to the appellant's withdrawal of the issue prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's headaches and PTSD were rated at 50% and 70%, respectively, effective August 19, 2019. The Veteran is seeking earlier effective dates for these ratings.,The Veteran was granted service connection for sciatica in the right lower extremity effective August 19, 2019.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision-making process and requires additional evidence to be obtained before the claims can be properly evaluated. The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including migraine headaches, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis with metatarsalgia, and GERD are being remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically the failure to properly verify the Appellant's periods of active service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty-to-assist error in failing to provide a VA examination. The claims will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding service connection for various conditions, including hernia surgery, anxiety, left ankle disability, depression, and a headache condition. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran's migraine disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for migraine headaches, PTSD, sinusitis, rhinitis, and mental health disorder as there were no valid rating decisions on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as there is no current disability meeting the criteria for a VA compensable rating.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his bilateral testicular torsion has also been denied, with the highest possible evaluation being noncompensable under Diagnostic Code 7523.