Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The claim for an increased rating for migraines was dismissed due to procedural errors. The veteran filed multiple appeals for the same issue, which is not allowed.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings or service connection for various conditions were mostly denied, but some issues were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for obstructive sleep apnea, major depressive disorder, and migraine headaches were denied. However, the veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.

The Board dismissed the appeals for an earlier effective date for left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, and both knees' patellofemoral pain syndromes due to improper concurrent elections. The appeals for an earlier effective date for left knee instability and right knee instability were denied.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions except for the penile condition, which was remanded.

The appeals for higher disability ratings for migraines with photophobia and depressive disorder were dismissed because the veteran already received the maximum ratings. Service connection for rhinitis was granted due to exposure to burn pits. The appeal for service connection for vitreous degeneration was remanded.

The Board remanded the case to correct errors in assisting the veteran with their claim for a higher initial disability rating for service-connected post concussion headaches.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all open appeals.

The Board denied an increased rating for migraine headaches beyond 10 percent because the veteran did not have the required frequency or severity of attacks. The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for multiple conditions, including PTSD and diabetes, was granted. The character of the Veteran's discharge from service does not bar VA benefits.

The Board remanded all the veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in processing and a failure to obtain necessary medical records and examinations.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for recurrent sinusitis and migraine headaches were denied. The claim for an increased rating for major depression was remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of tension headaches to ensure a complete record and due process. The Veteran's contention that his daily headaches were caused by exposure to burn pits while serving at Balad Air Base in Iraq in 2005 will be reconsidered.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen claims for COPD, GERD, back disability, bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and PTSD because new and relevant evidence was not received.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings and earlier effective dates was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for diabetes mellitus, migraine headaches, and individual unemployability were denied. Service connection for erectile dysfunction was granted. Other issues were remanded.

The veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for hair loss and migraine headaches were denied. The claim for an earlier effective date for these conditions was also denied. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found errors in the duty to assist and ordered further development.

The veteran's claim for service connection for right knee tendonitis and bursitis was granted. The claims for headache disorder, supraventricular tachycardia disorder, COPD, intestinal disorder, and left knee disorder were remanded.

The Board denied all claims for increased disability ratings. The Veteran's tinnitus, cluster headaches, scars due to lipoma removal and hernia surgeries, bronchitis, and obstructive sleep apnea with chronic bronchitis did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.