Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The veteran is granted a 30% rating for femoral nerve radiculopathy and a 50% rating for post traumatic headaches. The effective date for TDIU and DEA is October 31, 2012. Other issues are remanded.

The Veteran's request for specially adapted housing or special home adaptations was denied because his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability that precludes locomotion without aid.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), an initial compensable disability rating for tension headaches, and an initial compensable disability rating for sacral teratoma residual scars were denied. The claims for service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, right hip disability, groin condition, and neck disability were remanded.

Service connection for the veteran's left shoulder disorder and headache disorder was granted.

The Board remanded the claims for higher initial ratings for PTSD, TBI, and migraines. The Veteran's VA treatment records need to be obtained.

The veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, and migraines were denied. Claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral fallen arches, plantar fasciitis, right ankle sprain, and left ankle sprain were remanded.

The claim for an increased rating for migraines was dismissed due to procedural errors. The veteran filed multiple appeals for the same issue, which is not allowed.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings or service connection for various conditions were mostly denied, but some issues were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for obstructive sleep apnea, major depressive disorder, and migraine headaches were denied. However, the veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.

The Board dismissed the appeals for an earlier effective date for left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, and both knees' patellofemoral pain syndromes due to improper concurrent elections. The appeals for an earlier effective date for left knee instability and right knee instability were denied.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions except for the penile condition, which was remanded.

The appeals for higher disability ratings for migraines with photophobia and depressive disorder were dismissed because the veteran already received the maximum ratings. Service connection for rhinitis was granted due to exposure to burn pits. The appeal for service connection for vitreous degeneration was remanded.

The Board remanded the case to correct errors in assisting the veteran with their claim for a higher initial disability rating for service-connected post concussion headaches.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all open appeals.

The Board denied an increased rating for migraine headaches beyond 10 percent because the veteran did not have the required frequency or severity of attacks. The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for multiple conditions, including PTSD and diabetes, was granted. The character of the Veteran's discharge from service does not bar VA benefits.

The Board remanded all the veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in processing and a failure to obtain necessary medical records and examinations.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for recurrent sinusitis and migraine headaches were denied. The claim for an increased rating for major depression was remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of tension headaches to ensure a complete record and due process. The Veteran's contention that his daily headaches were caused by exposure to burn pits while serving at Balad Air Base in Iraq in 2005 will be reconsidered.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen claims for COPD, GERD, back disability, bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and PTSD because new and relevant evidence was not received.