Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for migraine headaches and anxiety disorder, which were previously secondary to other conditions. The Board dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle condition, TBI, migraines, neck condition, back condition, and nerve condition. The claims are granted in part. However, due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the etiology of the left ankle condition, a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion from a suitable clinician.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches is granted as of January 30, 2012. The effective date for the 50 percent rating remains January 9, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of migraine headaches due to new and material evidence having been received. The Veteran's current migraine headaches may be related to his military service, but a medical examination is needed to determine if they are caused or aggravated by any service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and sleep apnea, finding that both conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection as secondary to his depression. The initial rating for unspecified depression with anxious distress and alcohol use disorder is denied, but the Veteran receives a higher rating of 50 percent.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated as 30 percent disabling, effective November 14, 2003. The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's migraine headaches throughout the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it began during service or is related to an in-service injury.,A rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches is granted, based on severe economic inadaptability caused by migraines occurring once every month and lasting up to two days.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it meets the criteria for an increased rating beyond the current 30 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraine headaches and vertigo, have rendered her unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to March 27, 2019. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to these conditions.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected headaches, finding that her condition meets the criteria for this rating based on very frequent and prolonged attacks causing severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for migraine headaches, hypertension, and sleep apnea due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are reopened, but the Board finds that remand is necessary to obtain a VA examination and provide opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for dental disability, obstructive sleep apnea, prostate disorder, hypertension (HTN), and migraine disorder. The Veteran did not have these conditions during active duty or within one year of separation from active duty. There is no evidence linking any of these disabilities to active duty service.

A 30 percent rating for migraines is granted from July 7, 2015 to March 5, 2019. A higher rating for migraines is denied.,A 30 percent disability rating for acne is granted effective March 5, 2019. The Veteran's acne was rated as superficial prior to this date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to his ability to dress himself, keep himself clean, feed himself, attend to personal needs, and protect himself from daily hazards.

The Veteran's ratings for Posttraumatic Headache Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury were restored to their previous levels due to the lack of improvement in symptoms.

The Board has partially vacated the December 2018 decision, addressing service connection for schizophrenia and headaches. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied as it cannot be granted on a secondary basis due to denial of service connection for schizophrenia.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his left knee disability was denied, as the highest possible rating (60%) has already been assigned. The issue related to migraine headaches on an extraschedular basis was also denied.,The Veteran’s claim for TDIU is remanded due to unclear employment information.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right-foot drop, as secondary to IVDS, was denied.,Claims for increased disability evaluations in excess of 10 percent for right-lower-extremity and left-lower-extremity sciatic-nerve radiculopathy were also denied.,An earlier effective date of February 3, 2017 for a 30 percent disability evaluation for tension headaches was granted.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis B, chronic fatigue, heartburn and indigestion, and headaches as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis or a link to service.