Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's initial evaluation for cervicogenic headaches was granted at a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the Board decision (August 6, 2020).,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection was denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic headache issue during or after service and noting conflicting medical opinions. The preponderance of evidence does not support the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disability, dizziness, and headaches. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.,The Board also noted that the Veteran’s current diagnoses of obstructive sleep apnea, peripheral vertigo, and headache disorder were not related to his in-service complaints or treatment.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability evaluation for migraine headaches is granted at a 30 percent rating, effective from the date of decision. The condition is determined to be productive of prostrating attacks.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of $6,990 was validly created due to a change in dependent status and the Veteran's failure to apply for spousal benefits. The appeal is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and numbness of fingertips (neurological symptoms). The claim for GERD is remanded due to a lack of recent treatment records. Headaches are also remanded, as the Veteran was referred to outside neurology. Joint pain is remanded because the examiner did not establish a link between current joint pain and service.,The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and numbness of fingertips (neurological symptoms). The claim for GERD is remanded due to a lack of recent treatment records. Headaches are also remanded, as the Veteran was referred to outside neurology. Joint pain is remanded because the examiner did not establish a link between current joint pain and service.

The Veteran's headaches are rated as 10 percent disabling from November 1, 2012, and as 50 percent disabling starting from September 21, 2016. The claims for higher ratings for his lumbar spine and sciatic nerve radiculopathies are remanded.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are characterized by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, warranting a 50 percent rating. The Veteran's TBI claim is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea is being remanded as the date of claim is not clear.,A 30% rating has been granted for migraine headaches, effective from September 4, 2018.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have hearing loss for VA purposes.,An initial compensable rating of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis from June 30, 2010 to September 18, 2017 was granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches, chronic kidney stones, a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder), and OSA have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran’s assertions of in-service onset or relationship to service.,There was no current diagnosis of these conditions at any time during the pendency of the claims.

The Veteran's headaches, residuals of head injury, are rated at the maximum schedular rating (50%) and no higher due to their severity. The RO has granted an increased disability rating from May 8, 2013.,Service connection for a spine condition is denied as there is no evidence that the Veteran's current diagnosis began during service or is related to any in-service injury.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied. For PTSD, an initial rating of 70 percent but no higher was granted prior to May 20, 2019, and a rating in excess of 70 percent since then was denied. The Veteran also received a TDIU determination.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of travel expenses was denied because it was not filed within the required 30-day period after completing the travel, which included emergency treatment.

The Veteran's hand tremors are not related to his military service and were not caused by or aggravated by any service-connected disabilities, including depression and migraines with medications.,There is no evidence of a chronic gastrointestinal disorder during the Veteran's military service. The current diagnosis of benign colon polyp was newly acquired after he left service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a respiratory disability, headache disability (claimed as a sinus disability), and erectile dysfunction was denied. The issues of secondary service connection for the aforementioned conditions are remanded.

Your SMC based on housebound status is dismissed as your claim has been granted with an effective date of September 19, 2011.

The Veteran's sinusitis has been confirmed by imaging studies but does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there are no incapacitating episodes requiring antibiotic treatment or non-incapacitating episodes characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection on appeal must be remanded due to incomplete development and verification of his National Guard service periods.