Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for migraine headaches is granted, while a higher rating for left knee tendonitis is denied. Service connection claims for cervical spine and left ankle disabilities are remanded.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of September 23, 2021 for the award of service connection for migraine headaches and a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine is denied as there was no chronic condition in service, and it did not manifest to a compensable degree within a presumptive period.,Service connection for headaches is denied as they are not related to an in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's current headache disability began after separation from service.,Service connection for urethritis is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Veteran has not provided any medical opinion linking it to service.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of September 10, 2013 for the grant of a 30 percent rating for headaches based on the Veteran's continuous pursuit and factual ascertainability of her symptoms.

The Veteran's service connection for asthma has been granted. The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) and migraine headache is remanded.

Service connection for a lower back disability is granted.,A rating in excess of 30 percent for asthma is denied.,An earlier effective date for the grant of a 50 percent rating for migraines is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to April 2, 2023, is denied. The rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS is also denied. Service connection for a rectum disorder and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are not granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a headache disability due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating, including those related to left hip, left knee, right shoulder disabilities, and headaches. The AOJ is required to obtain additional development, such as SSA records and a medical opinion regarding the aggravation of headaches by her service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a bipolar disorder but has remanded the claims for respiratory and duodenal ulcer disorders due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's sinus headaches were granted service connection, but denied a compensable rating.,The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection and increased to a 10% rating.

The Veteran's migraines are granted with a 30 percent evaluation from May 8, 2021. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left ankle strain, right knee pain, and thoracolumbar strain (low back pain).

The Board has granted an initial 10 percent evaluation for the Veteran's headaches, finding that his symptoms more closely approximate characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once every two months.

The Board has restored the disability ratings for migraine headaches, TBI and major depressive disorder, and left ankle sprain to their previous levels due to improper reduction.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, peripheral vestibular disability (claimed as vertigo), and overactive bladder are all found to be proximately due or aggravated by their respective service-connected conditions.

The Board finds pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors in the claims for left foot condition, lower back, migraines, and hypertension. The Veteran's service treatment records show potential exposure to toxic substances during deployment but no TERA examination has been conducted.

The Board denied service connection for migraines, finding no evidence of a nexus between the condition and active service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for headaches, including as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinion and duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's sinusitis and rhinitis are granted service connection under the PACT Act, effective from August 7, 2013.,TMJ is granted an increased rating to 30 percent effective February 3, 2021.,Depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent rating effective February 3, 2021.,Tension headaches are denied as not meeting the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating.,Fibromyalgia remains at its maximum allowable rating of 50 percent.,IBS with GERD is denied as not meeting the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions, including major depressive disorder with anxious distress and mild neurocognitive disorder, migraines, bilateral hearing loss, degenerative arthritis and lumbosacral strain (sciatica), right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, right hip degenerative arthritis, and left hip degenerative arthritis have been denied. The decision does not address service connection for specific conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, gout, or diabetes mellitus.