Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension (secondary to PTSD), migraine headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome are all denied.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service occurrence of these conditions during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines are rated at 30 percent from January 18, 2019. The Board denied a higher rating prior to that date.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and Headaches, as there is insufficient evidence to make a decision on these claims without an examination.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation higher than 30 percent for his service-connected migraine including migraine variant (claimed as headaches) from January 21, 2021, but not earlier, is granted.

The Veteran's VR&E benefits claim is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the impact of his additional and increased service-connected disabilities on his employment capabilities. The case will be readjudicated after a new evaluation with a VRC.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral flat feet and head injury residuals, to include headaches. The Veteran's right forehead scar was granted a separate 10% rating for painful scars.,Service connection for bilateral flat feet and head injury residuals were not established as the evidence did not show an in-service injury or disease that resulted in current disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic bronchitis and headaches are remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. A new VA examination is needed to assess the severity of his conditions, including PFT results.

The Veteran's claims for right leg nerve damage, TBI, migraines, and postural dizziness are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.,Specifically, the VA examinations and opinions need to be corrected to address the nature of the disabilities and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, anxiety disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea was granted. However, the appeal to determine eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a July 2020 Rating Decision is dismissed due to lack of legal merit or entitlement under the law.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are found to be secondary to his service-connected tinnitus, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's TBI and related residuals, as well as his headaches including migraines and migraine variants, are granted service connection due to aggravation of pre-existing conditions during active service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for left lower extremity weakness, an initial compensable rating for chronic fatigue, and an initial compensable rating for migraines as they are not part of a new decision under the AMA system.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were granted a 50% rating prior to October 16, 2020 and denied any higher rating from that date. The cervical strain was granted an initial 20% rating prior to October 16, 2020 and denied any higher rating.

The Veteran's appeals for higher disability ratings were dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The Board finds it was a pre-decisional duty to assist error not to clearly identify the Veteran's periods of ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA, and remands for further action on dizziness (vertigo), gastrointestinal disorder, sleep apnea, back disorder, right shoulder disorder, right-hand disorder, left-hand disorder, headaches, and neck disorder.

Your claim for service connection for migraines has been granted, and you are now receiving the full benefits you sought. The appeal is dismissed as your request has been fully addressed.

For the period prior to June 21, 2019, the Veteran's tension headaches were rated at 30 percent.,For the period from June 21, 2019, the Veteran's tension headaches were rated at 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches were incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted reconsideration of the claim for service connection for vasovagal syncope syndrome, and is granting an earlier effective date to October 18, 2024. The Veteran's STRs were not considered in the original decision due to lack of records at that time.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher evaluations are being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.,The Board is unable to determine an appropriate effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD as it was not established until after August 24, 2005.