Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a cervical strain and tension headaches, granted a 10 percent rating for the right ankle disability, and denied service connection for tendonitis of the right ankle.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to an increased rating for migraine headaches due to a predecisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, chronic kidney disease (also claimed as renal toxicity), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to exposure to contaminated Camp Lejeune waters. Hyperlipidemia was denied.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the claim for service connection of migraine headaches as secondary to tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for asthma based on the PACT Act, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, sleep disturbances, depression, and anxiety. The claims for a headache disability, sleep apnea, back disability, and infertility were remanded.

The veteran withdrew all pending appeals as he was now rated 100% effective March 13, 2021.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, chronic kidney disease (also claimed as renal toxicity), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to exposure to contaminated Camp Lejeune waters. Hyperlipidemia was denied.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches, resolving doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that his headache condition manifested during active service.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate direct medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's current migraine headaches are related to service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to a need for VA examinations to explore their etiologies, particularly in relation to potential toxic exposures during service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus and headaches, due to a duty-to-assist error regarding VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a TDIU prior to August 30, 2019 and an earlier effective date for DEA benefits.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled examinations.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for depressive disorder and TDIU, but denied higher ratings for headaches and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for a sleep disorder and migraines, but remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, gunshot wounds to both arms, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted a higher initial disability rating of 50 percent for the service-connected migraines and granted TDIU from February 17, 2014, to April 28, 2015, and from August 1, 2015. Service connection for a back disability was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, migraines, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from September 22, 2017, to April 21, 2024.

The Board remands the issues of increased ratings for posttraumatic headaches, TBI with residuals of loss of taste and smell, and dizziness due to a need for further medical evidence.

The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches and denied a compensable rating for tinea corporis, service connection for right ear hearing loss was granted, while dizziness, right elbow condition, and hernia condition were denied.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and a right knee condition, but reopened the claim for right ear hearing loss. All other claims were remanded for further development.