Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for chronic headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and denied an initial, compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis. The other issues of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, left hand tremors, right hand tremors, left leg restless leg syndrome, and right leg restless leg syndrome were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for migraine headaches, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent for headaches, effective from November 27, 2009.

The veteran was granted increased ratings for migraine headaches, diabetic neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as additional intermediate-rate SMC increases.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking a rating greater than 30 percent for migraine and tension headaches.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for generalized anxiety disorder with panic disorder and migraine headaches, restored the 30 percent rating for GERD with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and granted earlier effective dates for total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for headaches and a left knee condition, but denied service connection for hearing loss, vertigo, right ankle, right knee, and right wrist conditions. The claims for lumbar spine and allergic rhinitis were remanded.

The Board granted a 20% rating for the Veteran's back condition, restored from a previous reduction, and granted service connection for migraine headaches.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, major depressive disorder, sleep apnea, headaches, substance abuse, and chronic pain syndrome as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by the Veteran's active service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected migraines.

The Board granted a rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's right eye disability and denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The remaining claims for service connection were remanded.

The Board granted an initial 50 percent disability rating for migraine headache and a 60 percent disability rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) effective April 19, 2022.

The Veteran's migraine headache disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected sleep apnea and tinnitus. The carpal tunnel syndrome claims are remanded for further development.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches and remanded the claim for an increased rating for GERD, mild hiatal hernia, and erosive esophagitis. Other claims were denied.

The Board granted service connection for signs or symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract, sleep apnea, and headaches as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran was also granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for both migraine headaches and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeal request was denied as it was not timely filed within one year of the rating decision.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and denied an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The claims for other conditions were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome and migraine headaches as secondary to tinnitus and anxiety due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.