Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for migraine headaches and service connection for his heart disorder were both denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for migraines, as he had no current symptoms of headache pain or prostrating attacks. For his heart disorder, the Board determined that it existed prior to service and was not aggravated by active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, right knee strain, and left knee strain. The Veteran's current disabilities are in equipoise with respect to their relation to service.,Service connection is also granted for migraine headaches, including migraine variants, due to exposure to burn pits during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, including as secondary to service-connected bilateral eye disabilities and tinnitus, is remanded due to a duty to assist error. New VA medical opinions are required.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sternum condition, finding no current disability at the time of his claim or during the appeal period.,The Board has also remanded the issue of secondary service connection for migraine headaches due to PTSD. The Veteran is required to undergo further examination and provide medical nexus opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's headaches are secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that it began during or within one year of separation from service.,The Veteran's migraines and coronary artery disease are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, right knee condition, and left knee condition are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The Board will seek additional opinions from medical experts.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The claims for neck, back, left elbow, right elbow, left hand, right hand, left wrist, and right wrist disabilities are denied. Headaches claim is remanded.

The Veteran's TBI and migraine headaches are granted as service-connected. The cervical spine, lumbar spine, and bilateral knee disabilities are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, and multiple hip and knee conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU based on these disabilities.

An initial rating of 30 percent for migraine-headaches is granted.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, and a lumbar disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, GERD, headaches, hypertension, sleep disorder, and plantar fasciitis are remanded due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's migraine disability, including migraine variants, is granted service connection. The Veteran's sinusitis evaluation is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his active service, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's hypertension did not manifest during his active service or within one year of separation, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's sleep disability - OSA was not caused by his service-connected disabilities, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability is related to his active service, and the Board granted this claim.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is related to his active service, and the Board granted this claim.,The Veteran's headaches are related to his active service, and the Board granted this claim.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches, chronic back pain, rhabdomyolysis, and teeth sensitivity are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations and medical nexus opinions.

The Veteran's chronic headaches manifested by characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over the last several months have not met the criteria for a higher rating, and his claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent is denied.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been restored to a 50 percent rating effective December 1, 2021.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to lack of statutory or regulatory authority, and the AOJ correctly started payment in October 2021.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, including as secondary to PTSD, is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for additional medical opinions.