Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus and migraine headaches, as the claims were received on November 3, 2021.

The Board granted service connection for a headache disability, finding it directly related to the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, while the claims for TBI, bilateral hearing loss, and other spine and extremity disabilities were denied or remanded.

The Board remands the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD (excluding unspecified depressive disorder), headaches, and bilateral knee conditions to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error by providing sufficient examinations and medical opinions.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected migraines, as they are productive of characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD, denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, and granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, headaches/migraines, and left shoulder condition.

The Board granted service connection for migraines, finding that they are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for headaches to ensure due process is followed and that the Veteran has an opportunity to attend a VA examination.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's migraine headaches, as they manifest with characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over the last several months.

The veteran withdrew her appeals for service connection for a back disability and increased rating for headaches, so the Board dismissed these claims.

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and sleep apnea. The claims for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for left ankle sprain and a compensable initial rating for common headaches were denied.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder.

The Board denied service connection for face and neck scars, left hand arthritis, right hand arthritis, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), but granted a 10 percent rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Board also remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory condition and a condition manifested by bilateral shin pain.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining a complete medical history and an adequate examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and TDIU is granted.

The Board remands the issue of a compensable rating for tension headaches due to an inadequate explanation in the previous decision regarding how a headache log submitted by the Veteran factored into the decision.

The Board denied service connection for a left ring finger disability, finding no evidence that the Veteran's current left ring finger disability began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable disability rating for headaches and multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The appeal for service connection for migraine headaches is dismissed as it has been granted at the AOJ for the entire time on appeal. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied due to a lack of evidence linking the condition to service.