Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for headaches, PTSD, asthma, COPD, sinus disability, and bronchitis. However, it was determined that these conditions are not related to active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches, PTSD, and depression were denied. Headaches are not considered a qualifying chronic disability under VA regulations. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of headaches related to her military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the case is being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and determine the nature of his TBI and headaches.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and he did not meet the criteria for enhanced DIC benefits as his total disability rating prior to death was less than eight years.

The Veteran is granted a 50 percent rating for his service-connected migraine headaches, which are characterized by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.

Service connection for PTSD, right upper extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, and jungle rot (skin rash and groin rash) is granted. Service connection for back condition, hypertension, headaches, and sleep disorder remains denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hand disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The issues of entitlement to service connection for right knee pain, sciatic nerve condition, lumbosacral strain, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and migraines are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia and migraine headaches were granted effective July 25, 2013. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date was assigned.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, but the Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen his previously denied claims. The claims are now considered on their merits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claims.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 10 percent rating effective March 8, 2019. The Board found that the Veteran had prostrating headaches occurring once every two months and granted a 10 percent rating for this period.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for headaches as they are considered a symptom of service-connected sinusitis. The claims for neck strain with paraspinal muscle spasm and hypertension have been remanded due to need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's dyspepsia, seborrheic dermatitis, and migraine headaches have been granted service connection. The cervical spine disability and residuals of TBI (other than migraine headaches and cervical spine disability) are remanded for further examination. The disability manifested by fatigue is also remanded for an appropriate examination.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tension headaches are not rated higher than the current levels, but he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's headache disorder is rated at 50 percent, but no more, due to very frequent prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's appeals for initial ratings, effective dates, and TDIU are being remanded due to procedural issues. The Veteran is also requested to provide testimony before a Decision Review Officer (DRO).

The Veteran's unspecified joint pain other than in the back, hips, knees, and feet is not shown to have been present during service or related to service.,The Veteran’s refractive error is not a disability for VA purposes. None of the remaining diagnosed left eye disorders were shown to have manifested during service or were related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a restoration of a 10 percent rating for migraines has been granted. However, the issue of entitlement to a rating greater than 10 percent for migraines is remanded due to conflicting evidence and need for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.