Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for a headache disability and denied an initial compensable rating for dry eye syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for a total hysterectomy secondary to service-connected bladder cancer and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, but remanded the claim for service connection for migraines.

The Board remands the claims for a right knee disorder and headache disorder as the VA examinations provided were inadequate.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and difficulty sleeping, and denied an effective date prior to June 2, 2022, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, migraines, and sinusitis to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the decision on appeal. The claim for TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other matters.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for anxiety and headaches was denied, while the appeal for eczema was dismissed due to untimely filing.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable initial disability rating for migraine headaches and entitlement to TDIU due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for tension headaches and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's migraine headaches as the evidence did not support more frequent prostrating attacks.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for hypercholesterolemia, a migraine headache disorder, and a fungal infection of the foot.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, right and left upper extremity radiculopathy, and headache disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection for acne and tension headaches was granted, while the asthma claim was remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and a higher rating for migraine headaches, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a rating of 50 percent, while allergic rhinitis and bilateral hallux valgus are denied compensable ratings.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's disability is etiologically related to his active service. The other claims were remanded due to inadequate development of the record.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an initial rating of 30 percent for headaches, but denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for headaches.

The Board denied several claims for increased ratings and service connection, but granted service connection for a left knee condition.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected migraines and remanded the claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, to include plantar fasciitis, pes planus, and pes cavus.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, headaches, and hypertension as additional development is required to clarify whether the Veteran's claimed insomnia can be characterized as a separate disability for VA compensation purposes and, if so, whether it is due to his active service or caused/aggravated by another service-connected disability, including service-connected tinnitus. The Board also remands the claims for service connection for headaches and hypertension as they are inextricably intertwined with the issue of service connection for insomnia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including radiculopathy of the left upper and lower extremities, bilateral knee scars, a headache condition, and lumbosacral strain.