Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to his ability to maintain employment.,The Veteran's headaches do not warrant a compensable disability rating as they have not resulted in characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in two months over the last several months.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at a 30 percent evaluation, which is the highest schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 8100. The Board found that the Veteran experienced characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months.

The Veteran's claims for TDIU and DEA effective dates prior to May 22, 2020 are being remanded due to the need to adjudicate potential clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a January 2017 rating decision.

The Board has denied service connection for headaches and remanded the claim of cervical spine disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors and incomplete medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches, right foot disability, and left foot disability due to errors in duty-to-assist and other procedural issues.

The Board has denied service connection for left knee joint pain, right knee joint pain, left shoulder joint pain, and right shoulder joint pain. Service connection for sleep apnea and headaches have also been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for spinal fusion with cervical IVDS and headaches, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service injuries.,Service connection was established based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and migraines on a direct basis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic headaches was received on April 12, 2021. The Board denied an earlier effective date because the claim was not filed within one year of separation from active duty and no new evidence was submitted to reopen a previously final decision.

The Veteran's GERD is due to or proximately caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken for his service-connected disabilities, including migraine headache and right-hand disability. The Board has granted service connection for GERD as secondary to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected tension headaches is remanded due to an inadequate examination and the need for a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of migraine headaches was denied as the Board found that November 19, 2020 is the appropriate effective date.,The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his migraine headaches was also denied. The Board found that the current 30 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has decided that service connection for migraine headaches should be remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including her acquired psychiatric disorder and back pain, rendered her unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment as of October 25, 2016. As a result, the Board granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and established eligibility for DEA benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 on that same date.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are caused by his service-connected tinnitus, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's 30% rating for migraine headaches is restored effective January 19, 2021. A higher rating of over 30% is denied.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a compensable rating for migraines has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted a 50% evaluation for migraine headaches effective May 6, 2019. The Veteran's condition is characterized by very frequent and prolonged prostrating attacks that are productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral disc bulge with facet arthrosis, left elbow strain, right knee strain, a left knee condition, and headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's PFB claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.