Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of migraines. The Veteran's migraines are being considered secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

Service connection for erectile dysfunction and a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss were denied. The issues of service connection for headaches and sleep apnea were remanded.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. Other claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including lung disability, bronchitis, and psychiatric disorders. Some issues were dismissed, and others were remanded for further review.

The veteran's disability rating for migraine headaches has been granted at 50 percent. This decision is based on the severity and frequency of the veteran's headaches, which have caused significant economic inadaptability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for depression was denied. The claims for headaches, back condition, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left elbow condition, left knee condition, and right knee condition were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's requests for higher disability ratings for lumbosacral strain, PTSD, and migraine headaches.

The appeal for a higher rating than 30 percent for tension headaches was dismissed because the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was not filed within one year of the decision date.

The veteran's claim for service connection for headache syndrome was granted due to new and relevant evidence. The effective date for the veteran's major depressive disorder was denied as not earlier than March 28, 2022.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of an eye condition, right hip condition, and neck condition. The Board found that additional evidence is needed to properly develop these claims.

Service connection for migraines was granted. Service connection for tinnitus was dismissed because it had already been granted in an April 2024 rating decision. The claims for thyroid and menstrual disabilities were remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU and is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for shin splints were denied. Service connection for tinnitus and headaches was granted, while claims for coronary artery disease and diverticulitis were remanded.

The veteran's service-connected IBS with GERD has been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). This means the veteran is considered totally disabled due to this condition and is eligible for the highest compensation rate.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for an earlier effective date for several service-connected conditions. The Board remanded the issues of a compensable rating for migraines and a higher rating for right ankle disability.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, bilateral elbow disorders, and bilateral knee disorders. The Board found that the VA did not adequately develop the claims under the PACT Act and that the examinations were inadequate.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for tinnitus was denied. Service connection was granted for ear infections, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and hypertension. Claims for fatigue, body aches, joint pain were denied. Claims for left and right lower shin splints were remanded.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for migraines, including as secondary to radiation exposure due to insufficient evidence and lack of compliance with previous directives.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his employment status and earnings throughout the applicable rating period. The AOJ must request updated VA Form 21-8940 from the Veteran, including information for the period dating back to June 2013.