Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, and the combined disability rating is calculated to be 90 percent due to bilateral factors. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher initial rating or a combined 100 percent rating.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder and a headache disorder. These claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury and a headache disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury and a headache disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression and anxiety condition, tinnitus, headaches, shoulder sprain, back pain, and right knee condition were denied as there was no current diagnosed disability related to service.,VA attempted multiple times to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations but he failed to appear or provide good cause for his absence.

The Veteran's initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings on ten issues has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected TBI. Service connection for TBI is granted with a 10 percent evaluation, effective October 3, 2020. The Veteran's appeal regarding an initial evaluation greater than 10 percent for TBI is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and cardiovascular disease, finding no current disability or persistent symptoms of these conditions. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish a link between military service and either condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for headaches, PTSD with depression and alcohol use disorder, and TDIU due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for cervical strain and degenerative joint disease, currently rated at 20%, are dismissed. The Veteran is granted a 30% rating for migraines from July 14, 2014 to May 18, 2015. The claim for TDIU prior to April 27, 2020 is denied due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of April 1, 1999. Effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits are granted.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches were denied initial compensable evaluation prior to September 2, 2010, and a rating in excess of 30 percent disabling from September 2, 2010, to July 8, 2011.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board's decision, leaving no issues for review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, including as secondary to PTSD, due to a lack of evidence supporting a current diagnosis of migraines or headaches.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The appeal was dismissed for issues related to duty-to-assist errors and differences of opinion, while service connection for left foot disorder and right foot disorder was denied. The claims for migraines, bilateral knee disorders, PTSD, and TDIU were remanded.

The Board remands the service connection claim for headaches due to inadequate VA examinations and opinions.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches from March 16, 2022, but denied an increased initial rating greater than 30 percent prior to that date.

The Board granted service connection for a migraine headache, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran and finding that his condition is related to his military service.