Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for tension headaches and erectile dysfunction with hypogonadism were denied as there was no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks or deformity, respectively.

The Veteran's migraine headaches including migraine variants with post concussive traumatic headache migrainous phenotype are granted an initial 50 percent rating, which is the maximum available under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and headache disability were denied.,An effective date of August 15, 2023, was assigned for the grant of service connection for a headache disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for a 50% rating for migraine headaches, finding that there was no basis for such an assignment and that the probative weight of the evidence was against the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability is granted. The claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and dysuria/polyuria are remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a rating of 50 percent effective August 30, 2019.,Service connection for prostate cancer with radical prostatectomy is denied.

The Veteran's initial claim for service connection for tension headaches was granted, with a rating of 30% and effective from March 19, 2012. The appeal sought an increase in the disability rating to 50%, which was granted.,An earlier effective date of October 1, 2008, was also granted for the award of service connection for tension headaches.

The Veteran's claims for migraine headaches, left leg shin splints, a left knee disorder, hearing loss, and tinnitus have all been denied as there is no evidence of current conditions or service connection.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance (SMC(l)) due to his service-connected disabilities. However, he is denied special monthly compensation based on housebound status (SMC(s)).

The appeal to reduce the disability rating for chronic migraine headaches from 50 percent to 0 percent is dismissed because no determination was made in the appealed decision.

The Veteran's claim for a rating more than 30 percent for headaches was denied, and the appeal of service connection for supraventricular arrhythmias (Wolf Parkinson White syndrome) was dismissed due to lack of timely appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthmatic bronchitis has been granted with an effective date of September 19, 2019. The other claims remain denied.

The Veteran's claims for headache disorder and neck disorder were denied in April 2013, but the Board found new and material evidence not received to reopen these claims. The claim for thoracic back pain was remanded.,New and material evidence has not been received to reopen the previously denied claims of entitlement to service connection for a headache disorder and a neck disorder.

The Board denied service connection for febrile malnutrition, headaches, a heart condition (chest pain), and vertigo as there is no current evidence of these conditions at any time during or proximate to the period on appeal.

The Board has dismissed all appeals for initial compensable ratings and service connection due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50 percent evaluation, effective December 2, 2021. The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is denied any increase in rating. The Veteran's right shoulder strain and left knee strains are both denied any increase in ratings. The Veteran's meningitis and urine leakage as a residual of meningitis are granted increased evaluations. Special monthly compensation for housebound status and TDIU based on single service-connected disability are granted. An earlier effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 USC chapter 35 is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of 10 percent for a head scar was granted, effective September 7, 2022. The appeal regarding the reduction in rating for posttraumatic headaches from 30% to noncompensable was dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for an initial compensable rating for migraine headaches with bilateral occipital neuralgia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, traumatic brain injury (TBI) claimed as head injury, and migraines due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not providing the Veteran with necessary VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis on a presumptive basis as due to exposure to particulate matter is granted. The claims for service connection for sleep apnea, migraines, and sinusitis are dismissed.