Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's post-concussive syndrome, migraine headaches, and major depression are related to his parachute landing during ACDUTRA in June 1977. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, as well as headaches on a secondary basis to tinnitus and his acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability due to service connected disabilities (TDIU) is remanded. A sleep disorder, to include sleep apnea, is also being considered.

The Veteran's hyposmia is granted with a compensable rating. The claims for sleep apnea, loss of sense of taste, and migraines are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD, rated at 100% since October 18, 2012, and other service-connected disabilities combined to meet the criteria for a TDIU from May 1, 2015. Effective October 27, 2012, SMC at the housebound rate was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have changed over the course of the appeal, and there is no report on the collective impact of these conditions on his ability to work. The case is being remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's initial rating for head injury with migraine headaches was denied from August 28, 2003 to September 18, 2005 and from September 19, 2005 to May 13, 2010. A higher rating of more than 30 percent is granted as of May 14, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for nonspecific headaches has been denied as the evidence does not show characteristic prostrating attacks of migraine headache pain or very frequent prostrating and prolonged attacks of migraine headache pain.,The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and left lower extremity shin splint are remanded as the VA examination report is inadequate to address the severity of these conditions during flare-ups or when weight-bearing.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected costochondritis has been remanded as the VA examination report did not evaluate the functional effects of a flare-up and failed to specify which disabilities caused functional loss or to what extent.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is remanded as the VA examination report did not provide an explanation for the examiner’s failure to evaluate the functional effects of a flare-up.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension as secondary to her service-connected migraine headaches. The issue of an increased rating for migraine headaches was dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, migraine headaches, and sleep apnea are granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes cavus and other disabilities.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus and unspecified anxiety disorder.,The Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder is granted as related to his in-service diagnosis of adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, tension headaches, insomnia, and reduced attention span and mood (other than PTSD with MDD) are all granted. The claim for service connection for a disorder other than PTSD with MDD is denied.

The Veteran's deviated septum, migraine headaches, and right shoulder strain are all granted service connection. However, his bilateral pes planus is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since June 4, 2009. The Board grants a TDIU effective from that date.

The Board has remanded the claims for a hair loss condition, headaches, and dental disorder due to incomplete records and inadequate examination.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and headaches, both found to be secondary to the Veteran's major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches and mixed urinary incontinence has been reopened, and both conditions are now granted.,Service connection for right hip disability is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and readjudication due to new evidence received since the last statement of the case.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sarcoidosis, cervical spine disorder, and various other conditions have been reopened. The Board finds that the evidence supports a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's tension headaches began during active service and are now granted.,An earlier effective date for the grant of a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD is being remanded.