Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was denied in April 2020. She did not continuously pursue the claim within one year of receiving notice, and a supplemental claim was received on December 15, 2021. The Board found that an earlier effective date is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was dismissed as the May 2021 rating decision deferring adjudication of the issue did not constitute an appealable decision, and the March 2022 rating decision granted the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, migraines, and tinnitus are granted with effective dates of June 26, 2018.

The Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) for migraine headaches effective January 22, 2013. The appeal is dismissed as there are no longer any unresolved issues.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective November 6, 2020. The Board found that the criteria for an earlier effective date were not met.

The Veteran's right knee limitation of extension and headache disability ratings were reduced, but the Board found that these reductions were not proper due to lack of improvement in her ability to function under ordinary conditions. The ratings have been reinstated.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and headaches due to inadequate medical opinions based on the absence of diagnoses during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cause of death and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) due to a duty to assist error, including obtaining verification of the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether any of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities or medications contributed substantially or materially to the cause of death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI and headaches has been denied. The claims for service connection for dysautonomia and sleep apnea have been remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.,Service connection is not warranted for the claimed conditions as there is no credible evidence of their occurrence during active service or otherwise related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to toxic substances during his Southwest Asia deployment, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, migraines, and lumbosacral strain. The VA is required to obtain a medical opinion regarding these conditions based on their potential relation to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is being remanded due to the inadequate medical opinion provided by the VA examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, headaches, and OSA, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since November 17, 2015. His TDIU claim is granted. The rating for his posttraumatic headaches remains at 50 percent as it meets the criteria for a very frequent prostrating attack productive of severe economic adaptability.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The issues of service connection for various conditions have not been decided.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility are granted from April 2, 2012. The Board found the Veteran unable to maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities since April 2, 2012.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's recurrent headaches are at least as likely as not secondary to his service-connected tinnitus, and thus grants service connection for headaches.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for lower back disability, headache disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability. The Veteran's request to withdraw her appeal regarding sleep apnea was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him permanently housebound or in need of regular aid and assistance.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as of June 14, 2016, due to his service-connected psychiatric disorder and left shoulder disability. The effective date for the grant of a TDIU is based on the receipt of a claim for service connection for a psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been productive of very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks, resulting in severe economic inadaptability. A 50 percent maximum schedular rating for migraine headaches is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, migraine headaches, diabetes mellitus, type II, hyperaldosteronism, and pituitary adenoma, are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.