Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's insomnia disorder, claimed as nightmares, is granted service connection due to in-service noise exposure. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions. Headaches and PTSD remain pending.

The Veteran's GERD, left ankle pain, erectile dysfunction, and tension headaches are all claimed as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board finds the evidence insufficient to determine if these conditions are related to PTSD.,The VA examiner in June 2021 did not provide a clear opinion on whether the Veteran's symptoms of burning in his throat and stomach, vomiting, and unintentional weight loss constitute a disability and whether any such disability is secondary to his PTSD.

The Board has granted the restoration of the 40 percent rating for a traumatic brain injury and the 10 percent rating for acute intermittent tension headaches associated with TBI, finding that there was no improvement in these conditions under ordinary life circumstances.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, cervical spine disorder, headaches, left shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50% due to very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks, which significantly impact his ability to work.,PTSD is rated at 70%, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for migraine headaches is denied. The case is remanded to obtain VA treatment records related to the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's initial rating for migraine headaches was denied as his headaches did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, with very frequent and prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The examiner will assess whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's headache disorder had its onset during or within one year after service, and if related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted, with an effective date of October 24, 2019. The other issues remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches is granted.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to December 23, 2015 for the grant of service connection for migraine headaches is denied.

The Veteran's facial nerve impairment resulted in moderate incomplete paralysis, manifested by pain, jaw locking, difficulty eating, and changes in speech. The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for this condition.,The Veteran experienced migraines with characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months. The Board found that these symptoms corresponded to a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8100, but not a higher 50 percent rating due to lack of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine disorder and thoracolumbar spine disorder. The claims for headaches and hemorrhoids are REMANDED due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause intermittent inability to dress or undress herself, an inability to keep herself ordinarily clean and presentable, and an inability to feed herself through loss of coordination and weakness of the upper extremities. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for a sleep disorder secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and for headaches secondary to his in-service traumatic brain injury.

The Board has denied service connection for multiple conditions including GERD, hemorrhoids, chronic headaches, a right hand disability, thoracolumbar spine issues, and radiculopathy in the lower extremities due to the Appellant's dishonorable discharge from active duty.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates for service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome with dizziness and headaches, but the claims of increased ratings for CFS prior to August 18, 2015 and for headaches are remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective December 13, 2021. The Board found the evidence supported a higher rating due to very frequent and prolonged attacks of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, glaucoma, and headaches have been dismissed as moot.,An initial rating of 50 percent for the period prior to May 16, 2024, for headaches has been granted with a current effective date of May 16, 2024.

The Veteran's MDD and migraines have been granted initial ratings of 70 percent, effective from March 8, 2017. The decision also grants an effective date for a TDIU (Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability) to March 8, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to recurrent headaches, finding that he could still maintain past work in quiet environments and avoid noisy or high-stress jobs.