Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board granted a 50 percent evaluation for service-connected migraines from September 15, 2021, and remanded the issue of entitlement to a compensable evaluation prior to that date.

The Board granted an effective date of May 14, 2021, for the award of a 70 percent rating for psychiatric disability and TDIU, as well as basic eligibility for DEA. However, it denied a higher rating for the psychiatric disability and a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines.

The Board granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for migraines, finding that the evidence was in approximate equipoise regarding the frequency and severity of the Veteran's prostrating attacks.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for migraines and GERD, but denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection claims related to allergic rhinitis, migraines, right knee condition, and back condition.

The Board granted service connection for a headache disability, as secondary to PTSD and/or tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, finding a causal relationship between the Veteran's diagnosed condition and his active service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for migraine headaches and sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected disabilities due to inadequate VA examination opinions.

The Board denied service connection for a migraine or headache disability and various joint disabilities as there is no evidence of the claimed conditions during service or since separation.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including ankle, foot, back, and various musculoskeletal issues due to the lack of evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The appeal for an earlier effective date of service-connection for migraine headaches is dismissed as the requested earlier effective date is now in effect.

The Board remands the claim for an initial increased rating in excess of 30 percent for tension headaches to obtain a medical opinion that discounts the beneficial effects of medication.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, except for tinnitus which was granted.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for bilateral eye strain headache prior to May 8, 2023, and a rating in excess of 30 percent from May 8, 2023, and continuing.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a right knee disability and related conditions, to ensure proper development of the record.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for headache disability, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and diabetes mellitus type II to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches as the evidence did not support a causal link between the Veteran's in-service head injury or petroleum exposure and his current migraines.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis and tension headaches from October 25, 2023, to October 9, 2024.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral athlete's foot. The claims for right ankle pain, left ankle pain, foot pain, left knee pain, right knee pain, initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left hip strain with limitation of flexion, initial compensable rating for left hip strain with limitation of extension, and initial compensable rating for left hip strain with thigh impairment were denied. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.

The Board dismissed all appeals seeking service connection for various conditions, as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a scheduled hearing.