Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's migraines have been rated at 30 percent since December 13, 2016. The Board found that the evidence did not show very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks indicative of severe economic inadaptability, thus denying a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for glaucoma and headaches have been dismissed because the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's headaches have worsened since the last VA examination, and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of his disability.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is granted secondary to his service-connected cervical strain and squamous cell carcinoma, left tongue s/p partial glossectomy.,The Veteran's headache disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and squamous cell carcinoma, left tongue s/p partial glossectomy.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and migraine disabilities render her unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to January 11, 2012, for PTSD service connection and for migraine headaches are denied. The Veteran's claim for right hand and right middle finger disability is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), right knee disability, and bilateral hallux valgus (bunions). The effective dates were not addressed as they are not relevant to the disposition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis (also claimed as pes planus) has been withdrawn. The claims of service connection for migraines, depression, hearing loss, and allergic rhinitis are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraines are not related to service, but may be secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the cause of the migraines and their relationship to toxic exposures during service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for the claims of bilateral vision loss and migraine headaches, including as secondary to bilateral vision loss. The Board does not have jurisdiction to review these appeals.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for her headache syndrome was denied as there is no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks, which are required for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, as his disabilities do not significantly impair his ability to perform daily activities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to a failure to provide VA examinations and a duty to assist error. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including GERD, IBS, overactive bladder, headaches/migraines, and hypothyroidism, on secondary theories of entitlement.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypertension (HTN).

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability, but denied service connection for headaches. The low back condition is considered secondary to the Veteran's bilateral knee disability. Headaches are not service-connected.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of high triglycerides, bilateral hearing loss, migraines, prostate cancer, leukemia, right knee disability, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. Service connection was granted for hypertension and chronic kidney disease on a secondary basis due to hypertension. The appeal for a sleep disorder (including insomnia) was denied as there is no evidence linking it to service or any service-connected condition. Service connection for left knee disability was also denied.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for migraine headaches as a result of the Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury. The claim for service connection for a back disability is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection as they were aggravated by active military service. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea syndromes is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding potential exposure to burn pits.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher disability rating and an earlier effective date for his migraine headaches were dismissed as the appeal was not properly elected into the modernized review system.

The Veteran's headaches are related to her service-connected cervical spine strain, and the Board has granted service connection for these symptoms.