Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board remands the claim for service connection for migraine headaches to obtain a medical examination and opinion, as there is evidence that the Veteran's headaches may be associated with her service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD, hemorrhoids, and migraines to obtain an adequate opinion that properly addresses whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied service connection for acne and remanded several claims, while granting a 10 percent rating for the headache condition from April 11, 2022, to May 5, 2023.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD and TBI, granted a 50% rating for migraines from October 17, 2021, but denied ratings in excess of 50% for both conditions.

The Board denied a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae but granted service connection for migraines.

The appeal regarding the initial evaluation for migraine headaches is remanded to obtain an adequate examination.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches secondary to service-connected tinnitus and adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety, but denied service connection for bilateral shoulder pain, bilateral knee pain, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and lower back pain. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and lower back pain were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for left and right shoulder osteoarthritis, headaches as secondary to PTSD, but denied aggravation of pre-existing left flat foot. The appeals for right knee and left knee conditions were dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome and cervical strain, and assigned a 30 percent rating for IBS. The claim was denied for right knee scars and other knee-related issues.

The Board granted service connection for ED, and assigned initial disability ratings of 50 percent for migraine headaches, 10 percent for post-traumatic dizziness, and 20 percent for right and left ankle strains. The claims for increased ratings and TDIU were remanded.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for OSA. The claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic headaches, chronic sinusitis, recurring diarrhea, and left knee disorder were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for further development due to incomplete evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the claimed disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for migraines and bilateral hand tremors as MUCMIs, restored a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and denied increased ratings for restless leg syndromes and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of August 12, 2019, for the awards of service connection for migraines, PTSD, a right shoulder injury, and tinnitus.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for compensable ratings for traumatic brain injury with vertigo and post-traumatic headaches.

The Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits was denied because she did not have an employment handicap and was able to obtain suitable employment consistent with her abilities, aptitudes, and interests.

The Board granted an initial rating of 50 percent for headaches prior to March 10, 2023.

The Veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder with adjustment disorder and depressed mood is granted a rating of 50 percent, while his bilateral hearing loss is denied a compensable rating.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and migraine headaches.

The Veteran has withdrawn the appeal for service connection for multiple conditions.