Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for fatigue, sinusitis, and headaches but denied a dental condition for compensation purposes.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for PTSD, denied a compensable evaluation for muscle tension headaches and sinusitis, and remanded claims for an increased rating for asthma, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 23, 2013, for the award of a rating of 30 percent for headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines (claimed as migraine headaches), associated with TERA participation, based on the evidence showing that his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's migraine headaches during the review period, as they were found to be very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for all issues, including service connection and rating appeals.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for right foot degenerative arthritis with navicular bone strain was dismissed due to a lack of legal basis.

The Board granted service connection for headaches and sinusitis based on the evidence of record.

The Board granted service connection for polyuria, erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus, and loss of use of both feet, as well as an initial rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's glabella scar and remanded the claim for service connection for migraines.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for migraine for a VA examination and medical opinion.

The appeal for earlier effective dates of increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected conditions was dismissed as there is no basis to assign an earlier effective date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for migraine headaches as the evidence did not show characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in 2 months over the last several months.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of a noncompensable rating for headaches as the evidence did not show characteristic prostrating attacks.

The Board denied increased ratings for GERD, left knee disability, and migraine headache disorder but granted a 30 percent rating for heart condition.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to a lack of proper notice and scheduling of VA examinations.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for tension headaches, effective December 3, 2015.

The Board granted service connection for chronic headaches and right ankle condition, diagnosed as lateral collateral ligament sprain (chronic/recurrent), based on evidence showing the onset of these conditions during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for back disability, left foot plantar fasciitis, respiratory condition, skin condition, left leg shin splints, right leg shin splints, left knee disability, left leg arthritis, right knee disability, and right leg arthritis. However, the Veteran's claim for migraine headaches was granted.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, and a respiratory condition. The claims for fibromyalgia, numbness in the left arm, numbness in the right arm, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity sciatic nerve, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve, and headache condition were remanded for further development.