Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic headaches was received on April 12, 2021. The Board denied an earlier effective date because the claim was not filed within one year of separation from active duty and no new evidence was submitted to reopen a previously final decision.

The Veteran's GERD is due to or proximately caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken for his service-connected disabilities, including migraine headache and right-hand disability. The Board has granted service connection for GERD as secondary to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected tension headaches is remanded due to an inadequate examination and the need for a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of migraine headaches was denied as the Board found that November 19, 2020 is the appropriate effective date.,The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his migraine headaches was also denied. The Board found that the current 30 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has decided that service connection for migraine headaches should be remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including her acquired psychiatric disorder and back pain, rendered her unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment as of October 25, 2016. As a result, the Board granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and established eligibility for DEA benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 on that same date.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are caused by his service-connected tinnitus, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's 30% rating for migraine headaches is restored effective January 19, 2021. A higher rating of over 30% is denied.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a compensable rating for migraines has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted a 50% evaluation for migraine headaches effective May 6, 2019. The Veteran's condition is characterized by very frequent and prolonged prostrating attacks that are productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral disc bulge with facet arthrosis, left elbow strain, right knee strain, a left knee condition, and headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's PFB claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted service connection under the PACT Act, and his right elbow pain, left elbow pain, migraines, and allergic rhinitis are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, insomnia, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, migraine disability, and right finger disability were denied. The claim for loss of balance was remanded.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed above.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for a medical opinion to determine if it is at least as likely as not aggravated by the service-connected anemia with migraine headaches, cervicalgia with multilevel degenerative disc disease of cervical spine, and tinnitus.

The Board has denied service connection for COPD, insomnia, migraine headaches, asthma, right elbow bursitis, and a ventral hernia as there is no evidence of current disabilities during or shortly after the Veteran's separation from service.

The Board has determined that the decision on appeal is flawed due to inadequate VA opinions and requires additional evaluations for bilateral hearing loss and headaches.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and SMC have been remanded by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The hearing loss claim is denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating prior to April 9, 2021. Service connection for ED secondary to major depressive disorder has also been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches are not rated higher than noncompensable, and her TDIU claim from May 27, 2020 to April 7, 2022 is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied across multiple conditions, including lumbosacral strain, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, tension headaches, acne, sleep disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), right wrist disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, neurological disorders affecting the lower extremities, and foot disorders. The Board found that none of these conditions warranted a higher rating or service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ankle, right knee, acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, and sleep apnea disabilities due to potential exposure at Camp Lejeune.,VA is required to provide a VA examination and obtain medical opinions regarding the possible nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's service.