Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hyperlipidemia and erectile dysfunction, but remanded claims for type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines were denied an initial compensable rating as they did not meet the criteria for a 10% or higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of headaches due to inadequate medical opinion and potential need for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, headaches (claimed as migraines), back strain, and neck strain. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for a right ankle scar was denied. The Veteran's appeal for service connection for migraine headaches was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.,Service connection for high cholesterol was denied as it is not a disability for which VA compensation can be granted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected chronic sinusitis and headaches has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show incapacitating episodes of sinusitis or characteristic prostrating attacks of headache pain, respectively.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ must consider the private opinion submitted by the Veteran in May 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural errors and incomplete records. The Veteran's claims for right knee, left knee, and lumbosacral spine disorders are pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was granted with an effective date of April 13, 2022. The Board found that the earlier submission on April 26, 2020, should have been considered as accepted and further action taken, leading to a final grant of service connection.

The Board has granted effective dates of April 10, 2018 for the service connection awards of migraine headaches, tinnitus, nystagmus, residual scar, right forehead, and residual scar, right pinky finger.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder and a headache disorder, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service injuries.

The Veteran was unable to maintain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities from January 25, 2007 to July 23, 2008. The Board granted a TDIU for this period.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU, DEA benefits, and SMC prior to October 2, 2017 was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability during this period due to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran also did not have a permanent total service-connected disability in effect prior to October 2, 2017. Effective April 19, 2021, but no earlier, the Veteran was granted SMC benefits based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected tension headaches, finding that the evidence did not show very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's increased rating for migraine headaches is granted at a 50 percent disability rating effective June 5, 2020. The Board found that the Veteran experienced very frequent prostrating and prolonged attacks of migraine headaches productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's service-connected mild neurocognitive disorder due to a TBI and post-concussion headaches are currently rated at 40 percent prior to January 8, 2024. The Board found the evidence did not support an increased rating.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the issue of service connection for migraine headaches is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and migraines due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 50% effective October 6, 2020. The condition is considered very frequent and completely prostrating with prolonged attacks that significantly impact her economic adaptability.

The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches are rated at a 30 percent disability rating, reflecting characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months.