Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus, OSA, and headache disorder are all granted as secondary to her service-connected psychiatric disability.,Service connection for these conditions is established due to the continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current migraine condition and events during military service.

The Veteran's Meniere's syndrome was granted an effective date of October 30, 2017 for a 100 percent disability rating.,An earlier effective date for the 50 percent disability rating for migraine headaches is denied.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 8100. The ratings for left wrist CTS and right wrist CTS remain at 10 percent each.

The Veteran's appeals seeking service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his authorized representative.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board grants TDIU effective August 29, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and migraine headaches due to a failure to obtain an adequate VA examination and medical opinion regarding the relationship between these conditions and service, including toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) participation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back pain, initial compensable disability rating for PB, and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and migraines. The case is remanded to obtain addendum VA opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.,For his service-connected disabilities, the Veteran seeks a higher initial rating for PB. However, the Board finds that the evidence does not support a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder but has remanded the issue of service connection for headaches due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a left foot cold injury, migraines, and right ear hearing loss are dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left ear hearing loss is also dismissed.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for right ankle strain, left ankle strain, and bilateral knee conditions are dismissed.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for a lumbar condition, bilateral hip conditions, and a right foot cold injury are remanded.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 23, 2024 for the award of a 50 percent disability rating for migraine headaches. The claim was continuously pursued by the Veteran and there is no evidence showing that the increase in severity occurred within one year prior to the receipt of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his attorney, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Veteran's post-traumatic headaches are rated at 50 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The Veteran's TBI with dizziness is not separately service connected and remains rated at 10 percent. The Veteran's asthma is rated at non-compensable from September 7, 2022 to September 7, 2023, and a separate compensable rating for the same condition is denied.

The Veteran's SMC claim is denied because he does not have additional service-connected disabilities independently rated at 60 percent or more, separate and distinct from his major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his back and associated radiculopathy disabilities, which require assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, transferring, housekeeping, and meal preparation.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for neck strain, asthma, and tension and migraine headaches as they have been withdrawn by the Veteran. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is remanded due to a need for a VA medical examination.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings for post-traumatic stress disorder with traumatic brain injury and migraine and tension headaches have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of multiple conditions have been dismissed. An effective date of September 19, 2019, has been granted for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's initial 10 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been dismissed as the claim was withdrawn. The Veteran's headache condition is granted service connection.