Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for her service-connected migraine unspecified without mention of intractable migraine.

The Board granted service connection for migraines, hypertension, GERD, cervical strain, and left hip condition as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder, insomnia disorder, panic disorder, lumbosacral spine degenerative arthritis with degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's condition was due to an accident during service when he was struck by a motor vehicle while riding a bicycle.

The appeal regarding an earlier effective date for the award of a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches was dismissed, while an effective date of December 22, 2023, and no earlier, was granted.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder. The claim for headaches was remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and an initial compensable disability rating due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, including the need for VA examinations.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the award of service connection for left and right lower extremity varicose veins, depression, OSA, and headaches, but denied service connection for left and right arm chronic venous insufficiency. The increased rating claim for headaches was dismissed.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's migraines, effective September 30, 2024.

The Board remands the claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected migraines due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in failing to obtain a medical opinion that is sufficient to make an informed decision on the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for tension headaches and service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks of migraine/non-migraine headache pain and a current disability for VA purposes, respectively.

The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for migraines but denied an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder and MDD.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches effective April 7, 2022.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for migraine headaches and granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected condition, while remanding claims for service connection for GERD, left hip disability, back disability, and left knee disability.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for vascular headaches and granted restoration of the cervical spine, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and lumbar spine disability ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, primarily migraines with tension headaches, rendered him unemployable from July 25, 2023, and he is eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits starting the same date. He also qualifies for special monthly compensation based on housebound status as of October 9, 2023.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and dismissed the claim for service connection for right knee degenerative joint disease. The claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine, headache disability, and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.

The appeal was withdrawn and dismissed for hearing loss, a headache disability, joint pain, memory loss, and fatigue. Tinnitus was granted due to service connection. Other issues were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, bilateral foot disability, lumbar spine disability, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea. The effective date of March 2, 2022, was granted for the award of service connection for rhinitis, and a 70 percent rating was assigned for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, insomnia, memory loss, and TBI residuals.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for hypertension and tension headaches due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.