Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and migraines, as well as his increased rating claim for chronic sinusitis, are all granted. The Veteran is now rated at 30% for chronic sinusitis since February 28, 2021.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, neck scar, and radiculopathy of the LUE as there is no current disability established.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for anxiety disability, headaches, right knee disability, and left knee disability have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is being remanded due to the need for a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's facial spasm has not been manifested by incomplete, moderate paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve. The Veteran experienced migraines that manifested in very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received for the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, migraines, and cardiovascular signs or symptoms. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's chronic headache condition is found to have begun during her active service and has continued since then, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD is denied as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating.,The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic cephalgia, shin splints in both legs, and sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability, muscle pain, chest and ribs condition, and headaches are remanded for further examination and opinion.,Resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor, her bilateral hearing loss is found to be related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's request for an extension of the delimiting date for his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits beyond December 1, 2018 is granted due to medical infeasibility caused by various disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, a left hip disability, a back disability, a heart disability, a left knee disability, and a right knee disability. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is granted as the evidence shows a current diagnosis, in-service onset, and no negative nexus opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability and an initial rating of 50 percent for migraines. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported in-service injuries and current symptoms, with the latter being productive of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks that are severe enough to cause significant economic inadaptability.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's migraine headaches as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, soreness on top of the head (including headaches), and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence and a duty to assist error.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for discogenic right sciatic radicular pain (partial paralysis right sciatic) as it was granted in a prior rating decision. Service connection was established for other conditions, including chronic sinusitis, PTSD, and various musculoskeletal issues, all presumed related to Southwest Asia service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, migraine condition, and neck condition as secondary to a back condition due to insufficient evidence during the appeal period.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of tension headaches as it has already been granted in a previous rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, IBS, OSA, and migraine headaches have been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The appeal is successful in these areas.