Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to August 19, 2019, for service connection of panic disorder and prior to August 20, 2020, for service connection of migraines. The reasons given were that no formal or informal claim was filed before these dates.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the criteria. The Board found that his symptoms do not meet the requirements for a higher rating due to their frequency and severity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and an initial compensable rating for his service-connected common headaches are being remanded due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of current diagnosis and no nexus between in-service noise exposure and present hearing loss.,The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, migraines, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional medical opinions addressing these claims.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was granted, and he is now receiving a 50% disability rating. The appeal regarding his PTSD with major depressive disorder and TBI remains denied. A separate 70% disability rating has been granted for the service-connected TBI. Service connection for ED as secondary to PTSD has also been established. However, the claim for OSA as secondary to a service-connected disability is being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting entitlement to SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating prior to February 23, 2017 is being remanded as there was evidence of a pending claim and the AOJ should consider whether to grant an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are now rated at 50 percent effective December 24, 2018. His GERD is currently rated at 10 percent effective December 24, 2018.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on aid and attendance, finding that he did not require regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities prior to March 12, 2014.

The Veteran's headache disability and PTSD have been granted initial ratings of 50% and 70%, respectively, effective February 15, 2019. The Veteran is also granted TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disability, left hip disability, and right knee disability. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.,There was no indication of an association between the claimed conditions and toxic exposure risk activities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea and migraine headaches are granted. The decision on the migraine headaches claim is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for dental and headache disabilities are remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. A VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted based on her service-connected migraines. The combined rating of all service-connected disabilities is at least 60%, meeting the criteria for SMC housebound.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are related to her service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and other conditions, granting her claim for secondary service connection.

The Veteran's migraines and PTSD have been granted service connection, with evaluations ranging from 30% to 100%. Effective dates for these determinations are set based on the date of receipt of claims or other relevant factors.,A TDIU has been granted due to migraines and PTSD, effective since February 6, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for migraine headaches is dismissed as the claim has been fully granted.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was denied because there is no evidence of a current gastrointestinal disability.

The Board has determined that the January 2021 decision on appeal is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding the adequacy of the medical opinion provided by the VA examiner. The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, as secondary to his service-connected cervical strain and related conditions, requires further clarification from an appropriate medical professional.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the appellant's migraine headaches and his service-connected PTSD. The VA will need to provide a new opinion that addresses whether the migraine headaches were caused or aggravated by the service-connected PTSD.