Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and radiculopathy affecting both upper and lower extremities, while dismissing the claim for cervicogenic headaches.

The Board remands the matter to obtain an adequate VA opinion addressing direct and secondary service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed headaches, as such could afford the Veteran an earlier effective date.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the claim for a higher initial rating for cephalgia (headaches).

The Board is remanding the claim for a more accurate assessment of the severity and frequency of the Veteran's chronic headaches without considering the effects of medication.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus but denied it for a headache disability.

The Board granted the restoration of a 50 percent rating for post-traumatic headaches/migraine headaches, effective April 24, 2024, due to procedural errors in the reduction process.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines alone prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the migraine headaches was granted.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for migraines but dismissed the appeal seeking a higher rating for PTSD.

The Board denied a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and remanded several issues related to interstitial lung disease, psychiatric disability, fatigue, vertigo, muscle disability, Raynaud's phenomenon, gastrointestinal disability, difficulty swallowing, headache, skin disability, blurred vision, upper respiratory symptoms, and vertigo as secondary conditions.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for sinus headaches with migraine, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis as the evidence does not support a diagnosis of the condition. The claims for migraine headaches and rhinitis were remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow gainful employment from February 13, 2019, and an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and migraine headaches under the PACT Act. Service connection was also granted for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD. A rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including right elbow, left elbow, and left shoulder disabilities, as there was no evidence of a current disability. The claims for tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, plantar fasciitis, gastrointestinal disability, left foot disability, and irritable bowel syndrome were remanded for further development.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for chronic headaches and granted effective dates of June 13, 2020 for service connection for tinnitus and lumbosacral back strain. The claims for service connection for a dental disorder and increased rating for lumbosacral strain were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for a migraine headache disorder on a secondary basis, finding that the Veteran's PTSD aggravated his migraine headaches.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea and headaches, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome, due to a need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board denied service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy and residuals of a left foot injury, as there was no current disability. The claims for service connection for a traumatic brain injury and headache disorder were remanded due to the need for further evidence.