Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims are not properly decided due to inadequate medical opinions and missing treatment records. The case is REMANDED for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that her service-connected conditions did not prevent her from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 30 percent effective December 28, 2022. The rating for lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis, and IVDS is granted at 20 percent effective December 28, 2022.

The Veteran's cluster headaches were continuous since service, and there is not clear and unmistakable evidence that the disability was not incurred during or aggravated by his service. Therefore, service connection for cluster headaches is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and migraines (claimed as headaches) due to potential errors in decision-making process.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraines and right hip pain, are found to render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal for reducing ratings for bilateral hearing loss and migraine headaches, as well as claims for increased ratings for PTSD and colon cancer, has been dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing the appeal.

The Veteran's tension headaches have been granted an initial increased rating of 50 percent, effective December 13, 2023.,Service connection for right shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis has been established. The Veteran is also service-connected for hepatic steatosis secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to October 24, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the 100% rating for major depressive disorder, SMC based on housebound status, and DEA eligibility is denied. The Board found that entitlement to these benefits arose after October 5, 2020.

The Board has granted service connection for recurrent lumbar spine injury residuals with degenerative disc disease and left L4 5 hemilaminectomy and disc excision residuals, finding that the Veteran's disability originated during active service. Service connection was also granted for a recurrent headache disability to include migraine, but the matter is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The Board dismissed this appeal as per the Veteran's request.

The Board has denied service connection for right ankle and foot disabilities, as well as for right and left knee disabilities, migraine headaches, an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, and sleep disturbances. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and opinions.

The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for migraine headaches is granted, with a 30 percent rating effective from July 16, 2007 to February 1, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for migraine headaches was granted, effective May 6, 2015. The Board also found that the Veteran met the criteria for service connection of sleep apnea but denied it due to lack of evidence linking it to his military service.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at a 50 percent disability rating, effective January 31, 2006. The Board has remanded the issue of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for migraines has been denied. For the period from August 25, 2021 to June 13, 2022, his TDIU claim was also denied as he is not shown to be unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and consideration of all evidence, including recent medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claim for an increased rating for migraine headaches from July 26, 2017 to July 28, 2021 due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, migraines, right shoulder disability, neck strain, and bilateral wrist disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions and other procedural errors.