Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis and a headache disorder are granted. The Board finds that additional evidence is needed to determine the appropriate rating for his right foot condition, as well as secondary service connection for other disabilities.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 28, 2016 for the assignment of a 50% evaluation for migraine headaches. The Veteran's symptoms were very frequent and prostrating on that date.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right leg pain and a right ankle condition, chronic pain in the left hip and leg, IBS, and seborrheic dermatitis. The claim for headaches was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches were found to be very frequent, completely prostrating, and prolonged, causing severe economic inadaptability. The Board granted an initial 50 percent disability rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, tinnitus, and bilateral flatfoot are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.,For the skin disability claim, a new VA medical opinion is needed as the previous opinions were inadequate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current headache disorder and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection, but his hearing loss and migraines were denied. The rating for migraines remains at 10 percent.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea due to untimeliness. The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, asthma, sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, headaches, bilateral plantar fasciitis, sciatica, right knee disability, left knee disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability were denied.

The Board grants an effective date of February 21, 2017 for a 70% rating for unspecified trauma and stress-related disorder.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted as of April 18, 2013. The Veteran is also awarded a higher rating for his migraine headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since June 1, 2013.,Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits arose on June 1, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is granted for a 30 percent rating for headaches prior to June 9, 2021.,The Veteran's appeal is remanded for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for headaches prior to June 10, 2021.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are caused by his service-connected fibromyalgia, PTSD, sleep apnea, and tinnitus.,The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis is caused by his service-connected back disability with obesity as an intermediate step.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, as it started during her military service.,Bilateral hearing loss is denied as the Veteran does not meet VA criteria for a disability rating under the applicable regulations.,Migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, with attacks occurring once per month and no very prostrating and prolonged attacks noted.,Diverticulitis has been granted an initial 10 percent disability rating based on symptoms of occasional episodes of bowel disturbance.,Left foot hallux valgus is granted a 10 percent disability rating due to pain causing functional impairment.,Right foot hallux valgus is also granted a 10 percent disability rating for the same reasons as left foot hallux valgus.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's dementia, which was related to his in-service head trauma, contributed to or caused his death.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for migraine headaches, which is secondary to service-connected tinnitus. The VA examiner's opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus aggravates his migraine headaches was inadequate and thus a new examination is required.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities from June 24, 2010 to June 14, 2016 precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from July 22, 2019, to February 3, 2020. From February 3, 2020, to January 19, 2021, the rating increased to 70 percent.,From January 19, 2021, forward, a higher rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and anxiety), headache disorder, TBI, pseudofolliculitis barbae, sinusitis, left knee disability, right knee disability, and tinea versicolor of the arms, leg, chest, and face are all denied.