Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased rating of migraine headaches, as well as the claim for a sleep disorder secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been considered in her current 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraines headaches is remanded due to the need for a new examination to determine the current severity of his headache disability.

The Veteran's depressive disorder was granted a 70% rating from July 13, 2011 to July 12, 2012. The initial rating for migraine headaches was restored to 10% effective November 21, 2014.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for lower back and bilateral knee conditions, but granted service connection for sleep apnea, headaches, and toenail condition. The rating assigned for tinnitus is 10%. Service connection was also granted for PTSD with a TDIU determination.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are manifested by very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected migraine headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, and his IBS and headaches are found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST). His IBS and headaches are linked to this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for migraine headaches is remanded due to the need for a new examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected recurrent migraine headaches is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's migraine and tension headaches are granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus. The left shoulder disability, arthritis, and right knee strain claims are denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right ulnar nerve neuritis, right and left knee disabilities, and migraines are remanded. The claim for TDIU is also remanded due to the interrelated nature with the other issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression was reopened and granted. Service connection for headaches, tinnitus, and high blood pressure/hypertension were also granted. The claims for sleep apnea and heart disorder were denied.

The Veteran's migraine headache disability is found to be incurred in service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for migraine and tension headaches is remanded due to incomplete information in the October 2018 VA examination report.

The Board denied service connection for TBI, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and migraines. The Veteran's claims were not supported by competent evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for dizziness and fainting, headache disorder, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy have been granted due to exposure to herbicides during service in Thailand.,Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's current diagnoses of coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II, as these conditions are associated with his previously established service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's headaches are not rated higher than 30 percent, as they do not meet the criteria for a more severe rating.,The Veteran does not have hearing loss that meets VA disability criteria and thus service connection is denied.,The Veteran does not have a diagnosed cranial nerve disability. His reported numbness of the face is considered part of his headaches.,Service connection for prostate cancer or erectile dysfunction, both associated with herbicide exposure, are denied as there was no evidence of such exposure in service and no current condition found to be caused by it.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not secondary to any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's headaches were rated at a 30% rating beginning September 15, 2011. A 50% rating was granted starting October 8, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and headaches due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed with a VA examination to determine if there is a link between his current conditions and his military service.