Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, initially claimed as migraines, is denied because the evidence does not support a finding that his current condition began during active service or is otherwise related to active service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS is denied because there is no persuasive evidence of a current diagnosis and the evidence does not support a finding that he had an in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for treatment purposes only under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 17 for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, depression, and headaches because the appeals were not timely filed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination and nexus opinion, which occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial 70 percent rating, effective September 12, 2023. His Migraine Headaches have also been granted an initial 50 percent rating, effective January 8, 2024.

The Board has dismissed the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected migraine headaches and to service connection for female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD). The issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance, finding that the earliest formal claim was submitted on May 3, 2022.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination regarding whether the Veteran's migraines are related to his service-connected chronic sinusitis or allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for migraines, left hip instability, left hip pain, right hip instability, and right hip pain have been dismissed as the Veteran was awarded these conditions in a prior rating decision.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The Board found that her tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to hazardous noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension was granted. The claims for fibromyalgia, headaches, and chronic fatigue were dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these appeals. The LLE and RLE neuropathy claims are remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective December 22, 2023, as he met the schedular requirements for TDIU from that date.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for acne, eczema, sinusitis, a headache disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, and left ankle disability due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for treatment purposes only for migraine headaches due to a full grant of benefits in December 2023. The claim for compensation purposes is denied as the Appellant's discharge was under dishonorable conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches/migraines and hemorrhoids are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. Additional VA medical opinions are needed to address the onset, relationship to service, and severity of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his physical and mental conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD and headaches as secondary to obstructive sleep apnea.

The appeal of the right knee disability claim is dismissed as it was deferred in a previous rating decision.,The appeals for back and neck disabilities are dismissed because service connection has been granted during the pendency of the appeal.,Headaches, right wrist, and right ankle disabilities are denied due to lack of current diagnoses.,Left knee and left ankle disabilities, erectile dysfunction, and tinnitus are remanded as there is insufficient evidence or inadequate opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's right ankle condition is granted a 10 percent disability rating, and his service-connected headaches are granted as secondary to his TBI.

The Veteran is granted service connection for tremors, migraines, facet arthropathy (claimed as back pain), sciatic nerve radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and sciatic nerve pain of the right lower extremity. Service connection for breathing problems, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea are denied.,The Veteran's service-connected conditions include tremors, migraines, facet arthropathy (claimed as back pain), sciatic nerve radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and sciatic nerve pain of the right lower extremity. Service connection for breathing problems, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea are denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome. The Board also granted the Veteran's requests to readjudicate claims for service connection for residuals of a TBI, migraine headaches, and a neck disability.