Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and remanded the other claims for further development.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the assignment of ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support an earlier date than those assigned.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain prior to January 5, 2023, and a 10 percent rating for migraine headaches. The claims for increased ratings for GERD and PTSD were denied.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for migraines and remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include an anxiety disorder.

The appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain and thoracic strain was denied, while other issues were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions and dismissed claims related to effective dates, with the exception of granting an initial 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for a bladder/bowel control disability and testicular disability as they were already granted. The claim for exposure to burn pits and toxic equipment fires was denied, while other claims were remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and migraines, have prevented her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 26, 2021, for the award of service connection for a migraine disorder and denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right ankle degenerative arthritis and remanded claims for a compensable evaluation for headaches, service connection for status post left total knee arthroplasty, and service connection for status post right total knee arthroplasty.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for back pain, right knee pain, left knee pain, left hand pain, and headaches to obtain VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for headaches and depression as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus and hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and a compensable rating for tension headaches, while remanding the claims for left foot metatarsalgia and right foot plantar fasciitis.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches secondary to the service-connected PTSD and tinnitus based on a competent and credible evidence of record.

The Board denied service connection for right knee, left knee, diabetes, left finger, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to the lack of new and relevant evidence. The claims for sleep apnea and headaches were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for colon cancer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, vision condition (secondary to diabetes mellitus), erectile dysfunction, headaches, and peripheral neuropathy of the left foot/heel due to a need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service-connected migraines was granted, while the claims for service connection and higher rating for migraines were remanded.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to an increased disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, finding no evidence that he required such assistance prior to September 21, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for headaches as there is no current separate and distinct disability manifested by headaches, finding that the Veteran's headaches are a symptom of his service-connected chronic sinusitis. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was remanded.