Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for a more comprehensive assessment considering the ameliorative effects of his medications.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no medical evidence showing a nexus between the condition and her military service.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis was also denied due to lack of current diagnosis. The Veteran did not have symptoms that meet the criteria for chronic sinusitis.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes, headaches, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea as additional development is necessary due to incomplete STRs.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for headaches was denied as the evidence did not show that his headaches were productive of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran's hypertension claims from September 1, 2008 to November 12, 2019 and from November 13, 2019 onwards are pending due to outstanding records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and headaches due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of May 27, 2014, for a 30 percent rating for headaches. The decision finds that there is evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks prior to this date.

The Veteran's claims for sinusitis, headaches, and ear pain secondary to service-connected deviated nasal septum have been granted.,However, the claim for ear pain remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, alopecia, and migraine headache disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and medical opinions. The issues are related to secondary service connection.

The Board has granted effective dates of September 8, 2016 for the awards of service connection and increased ratings for right ear hearing loss, tension headaches, and acquired psychiatric disability. The rating for the acquired psychiatric disability is set at 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeals for disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for various conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluations of his headache disorder and cervical strain is remanded due to the need for clarification on functional loss during flareups and repetitive use.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss, headache, and skin disorders due to outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection were denied as the appeals are legally prohibited.,No valid theory of entitlement was presented to enable an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is remanded due to the need for a new examination focusing solely on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and a low back condition/back injury, finding that there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 22, 2021, for service connection have been denied as the evidence does not show a complete claim was received within one year of the intent to file.,VA has also determined that an effective date prior to July 22, 2021, for SMC based on anatomical loss of use of the bilateral breasts is not warranted due to lack of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further examination. The issues include respiratory, gastrointestinal, bilateral pes planus, headache, and wrist disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent prior to July 23, 2021. The claim for headaches and xerosis cutis and tinea pedis are denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches warrant a remand for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination to assess the severity of his condition.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for PTSD prior to November 5, 2023 was denied. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent effective from November 5, 2023.,Service connection for migraines has been granted.