Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's headaches, muscle contractions post head trauma, are rated at a 50 percent disability rating since June 20, 2014. This is the highest schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Veteran's initial rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches prior to June 30, 2018 was granted. The Board found the Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a 50 percent rating due to very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has granted service connection for right eye cataract as proximately due to service connected diabetes mellitus, type II and a 50 percent disability rating for headaches. The claim for a separate rating for dizziness associated with headaches is also granted.

The Veteran's eligibility for VR&E benefits to cover education expenses incurred while pursuing his DDS degree is granted, as he meets the criteria for an employment handicap and has service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including GERD with hernia and kidney stones, prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has remanded the case to determine if an extraschedular TDIU rating is warranted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient consideration of the ameliorative effects of medication on the Veteran's headache condition. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected migraine headaches and lumbar spine disability are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the severity of his conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right knee condition and headaches due to lack of evidence supporting a direct relationship between his current conditions and military service. The appeal seeking service connection for headaches was dismissed as untimely.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches was denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating, which requires very frequent and completely prostrating attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) disability, and a migraine headache disability due to lack of evidence of current disabilities at any time during or recent to the filing of the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraine headaches and a hip condition, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since January 29, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for erectile dysfunction and headaches were denied as the earliest possible date under the law is October 28, 2022.,The Veteran's claims for compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction and headaches were also denied due to lack of supporting evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, including as secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted service connection as it relates to fear of hostile military activity. However, the Veteran's headaches do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on housebound status is denied because he does not have a single service-connected disability rated at 100 percent, nor has he been awarded a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to a single service-connected disability.

The Veteran's migraines, left eye twitch, hypertension, and chronic pyonephrosis are related to service, with some being secondary to other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a sleep disorder, and a headache disorder as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a link to service.

The appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew their request for review of the decision.

The Board denied service connection for obesity and migraine headaches as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions in the medical records, and the Veteran's belief does not meet the threshold requirement for a claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for the cause of death and eligibility for DEA benefits due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran's daughter seeks DEA benefits based on her status as a child of the Veteran, who had multiple service-connected disabilities including PTSD and head injuries. The Board notes that prior decision did not address whether the Veteran's alcohol dependency was secondary or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.