Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's headaches were not found to warrant a compensable rating prior to July 1, 2021, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter. Service connection was granted for allergies other than service-connected allergic rhinitis.,Bilateral foot neuropathy is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding exposure to jet fuel.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of headaches, diabetes and glaucoma due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's motion to revise or reverse the August 24, 1999 rating decision because it found no clear and unmistakable error in not granting service connection for TBI. The evidence did not show a separate TBI diagnosis apart from headaches.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted as service connected due to exposure to environmental hazards during his service in the Gulf War theater, with a rating of 10 percent.

The appeal for service connection for migraine headaches and right knee disability was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for left upper extremity radiculopathy as secondary to a service-connected cervical condition. The claims for hemorrhoids, migraines, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are remanded.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, but no higher. The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent due to the frequency and severity of his prostrating attacks.,From December 14, 2019, to March 16, 2021, the Veteran's BPPV was rated at 30 percent. The Board granted this rating but denied a higher rating after March 17, 2021.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility are granted effective from August 21, 2020 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and headaches to provide the Veteran with VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for hyperlipidemia and erectile dysfunction, but remanded claims for type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines were denied an initial compensable rating as they did not meet the criteria for a 10% or higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of headaches due to inadequate medical opinion and potential need for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, headaches (claimed as migraines), back strain, and neck strain. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for a right ankle scar was denied. The Veteran's appeal for service connection for migraine headaches was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.,Service connection for high cholesterol was denied as it is not a disability for which VA compensation can be granted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected chronic sinusitis and headaches has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show incapacitating episodes of sinusitis or characteristic prostrating attacks of headache pain, respectively.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ must consider the private opinion submitted by the Veteran in May 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural errors and incomplete records. The Veteran's claims for right knee, left knee, and lumbosacral spine disorders are pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was granted with an effective date of April 13, 2022. The Board found that the earlier submission on April 26, 2020, should have been considered as accepted and further action taken, leading to a final grant of service connection.

The Board has granted effective dates of April 10, 2018 for the service connection awards of migraine headaches, tinnitus, nystagmus, residual scar, right forehead, and residual scar, right pinky finger.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder and a headache disorder, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service injuries.