Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for TMJ was denied as his interincisal range did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) was also denied, with the Board finding that the Veteran had stopped working on March 20, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for headaches, sleep apnea as secondary to headaches, and hyperhidrosis have been denied due to lack of evidence supporting a current disability or relationship to service.,The Veteran's cervical strain claim has been remanded due to the inadequate opinion provided by the VA examiner regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches and other headaches is granted as the evidence shows a current disability, in-service symptoms, and no intercurrent causes. The Board affirms that his headaches are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been denied. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis, instability, or other conditions warranting separate ratings. The Veteran's residuals from his left foot fracture do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, flat feet, tinnitus, and plantar fasciitis have been denied. The Board found no current disabilities of these conditions at the time of filing or during the pendency of the claim.,Service connection has also not been granted for rhinitis, migraine headaches, and OSA (secondary to PTSD). These claims are remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding their onset in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety, an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and unspecified anxiety disorder), and migraine headaches have been granted. The decision is based on new evidence received after the denial of these claims.

The Veteran's GERD has been granted an increased rating of 30 percent, effective April 29, 2020. The Veteran's tension headaches have not met the criteria for a compensable initial disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines are rated at a 30 percent disability rating, which is the highest schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 8100 for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's initial rating for service-connected tension headaches has been increased to 50 percent effective May 30, 2007.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for headaches was denied. The claims for service connection for depression with sleep disorder, dizziness, right lower extremity shin splint, and PTSD were all granted.

The Board has dismissed all the Veteran's claims as his death occurred during the pendency of these appeals.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is granted as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).,The Veteran's headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea, with effects from the medication for type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for service-connected migraine headaches was denied, and his claim for an earlier effective date was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of July 25, 2019 for a 50 percent rating for headaches, generalized is granted.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The claim for migraine headaches is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a failure by the RO to reschedule VA examinations and provide appropriate assistance in developing his claim while he was on active duty.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including anxiety condition, depression, insomnia, sleep disturbances (acquired psychiatric disorder), chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral elbow condition, ED, bilateral foot condition, bilateral hearing loss, and migraine headaches. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and lack of opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's migraines, including whether they are related to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for allergic rhinitis, left knee disability, and migraine headaches due to undiagnosed illness as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches prior to August 10, 2022, were denied. The Board found that OSA did not manifest during active service or is otherwise related to service, including exposure in Southwest Asia. Headaches are also not shown to be caused by a service-connected disability.