Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for respiratory, sinus, headache, and chest pain conditions due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's MOS as an Aircraft Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic is considered.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for his service-connected headache condition is granted at a 50 percent rating, effective March 17, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine condition is denied. The Board found no evidence to support the claim that the cervical spine condition began in or was otherwise related to active-duty service. The Veteran's TDIU claim for his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and migraine headaches, is granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic diarrhea, tension headaches, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted for some claims, but not all. The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus is granted, while the claims for rash (entire body), left ankle disability, migraine headaches, back disability, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) are remanded due to procedural errors in obtaining medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hernia disability, acute pharyngitis, prostatitis, headaches, left elbow disability, left hand disability, and left hip disability have all been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability evaluation for neck scar is denied as the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.,Service connection for insomnia and headaches is denied because there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations conducted in June 2021 were inadequate for adjudication purposes and thus remanded to obtain additional opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for a TBI and increased rating for migraine headaches have been granted. The TBI was found to be due to an in-service head injury, while the migraine headaches meet the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on housebound status is denied because he does not have a single service-connected disability rated as total (100%) with an additional service-connected disability or disabilities independently ratable at 60%. The Veteran's TDIU was based on multiple service-connected disabilities, not a single disability.

The Veteran's service-connected right hip strain is rated as noncompensable, and his service-connected right hip disability (including limitation of flexion, extension, and adduction) is also denied.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability and left knee disability are both denied for ratings in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches is granted, effective December 28, 2016. The appeal for a prior effective date is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus and headaches, finding no evidence of in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from being able to prepare for, obtain, or maintain suitable employment consistent with his abilities, aptitudes, and interests. The Board denied the Veteran's request for VR&E benefits as he did not meet the criteria for an employment handicap.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and migraine headaches rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU award effective from June 22, 2011.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal issues, upper respiratory issues, and headache issues are granted as due to an undiagnosed Gulf War illness.,A TERA-specific examination is required for the Veteran's chronic insomnia claim.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for vertigo, migraines, obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for headaches is granted, but the claims for a higher rating for major depressive disorder and TDIU are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for GERD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of migraines including migraine variants secondary to tinnitus was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service-connected tinnitus.