Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension and erectile dysfunction was denied. The veteran was granted a 50% rating for posttraumatic headaches effective August 30, 2021. The veteran's claim for an increased rating for special monthly compensation due to loss of use of a creative organ was also denied.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as moot because the veteran already has a combined 100 percent rating.

The veteran's disability ratings for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy were restored to 20 percent. The issue of service connection for headaches was remanded.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 40 percent for traumatic brain injury with headaches. The Veteran's headaches did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran was granted a 40% disability rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy before January 7, 2022, and a maximum 50% rating for headaches from May 1, 2019. The veteran was also granted TDIU and DEA benefits since May 1, 2019. However, the veteran's request for an increased disability rating in excess of 60% for right lower extremity radiculopathy since January 7, 2022, and earlier effective dates were denied.

The veteran is granted individual unemployability (TDIU) due to PTSD and headaches, effective March 27, 2023. The claim for extraschedular TDIU prior to this date is remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for migraine headaches both before and after December 20, 2021.

The veteran's claims for service connection for right and left ankle conditions were denied due to failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The claim for PTSD was dismissed as it had already been granted. The claim for migraine headaches secondary to tinnitus was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted. The effective date is April 14, 2022.

Service connection for migraines is granted. Service connection for a low back condition is denied.

The veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions were dismissed or denied. The veteran withdrew his appeal for several conditions, and the Board found no evidence to support service connection for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for cervical strain, right knee strain, and headache disorder. The Veteran's symptoms began during service and have continued since.

The appeal for evaluation of post-concussion headaches was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the application.

The appeal for obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed because VA already granted service connection. The claim for a headache disorder as secondary to a psychiatric condition was denied. The issue of bilateral hearing loss was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain new medical opinions on the veteran's service connection claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for migraines was denied. Service connection for COPD and chronic rhinitis was granted under the PACT Act. The appeal for OSA was dismissed.

The veteran's migraines are rated at 50% due to very frequent, completely prostrating attacks. The claim for a right knee disability is remanded for further examination.

The Board restored the veteran's migraine disability rating to 50% and right shoulder disability rating to 30%, effective April 1, 2023.

The veteran is granted an initial rating of 10 percent for hypertension and 30 percent for migraine headaches.