Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, headaches, and a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's conditions are found to be at least as likely as not related to his military service.,Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's headaches, with the opinion that they are due to his time in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, to include migraines, as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and the current disability is not related to active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further action due to errors in obtaining service treatment records and addressing duty to assist arguments.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for tension headaches (claimed as constant headache/migraine) has been denied because the medical evidence does not show characteristic prostrating attacks of migraine or non-migraine headache pain.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome have been dismissed due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches has been reopened due to new and relevant evidence, but the issue is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between her current condition and military service.

The VA granted a 50% rating for headaches from October 26, 2016 and effective dates for the ratings of right lower extremity radiculopathy and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran is also service-connected for depression secondary to headaches.

The Veteran's initial 50% rating for migraine headaches is granted, and an increased 30% rating for right knee limitation of flexion from December 8, 2017 is also granted. Initial ratings of 40% and 20% are assigned for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity respectively.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The right knee condition is related to in-service injury, while the TBI residuals are not clearly linked to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's headache disorder, PTSD, and lumbar spine disorder are not currently service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for vertigo, allergic rhinitis, and migraines as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The conditions are found to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches, left shoulder disability, and right knee disability due to insufficient evidence in the original decision. The Veteran's reports of symptoms will be considered during the new examinations.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.,Specifically, the AOJ must provide the Veteran with a comprehensive examination and obtain medical opinions addressing his claimed bilateral foot condition, left shoulder condition, swollen painful joints, psychiatric conditions, shortness of breath, digestive condition, and headaches.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is found to be at least as likely as not related to his service-connected tinnitus and left knee disabilities.,The Veteran's low back disability is found to be at least as likely as not related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's earlier effective date for a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted as of February 3, 2017.,The Veteran's eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) is also granted as of February 3, 2017.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's migraine headaches, finding that these headaches are characterized by very frequent prostrating attacks and severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, while his bilateral hearing loss and migraine headaches are denied. The Veteran also has a grant of service connection for chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis but an initial non-compensable rating for meibomian gland dysfunction resulting in dry eye syndrome.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50 percent effective August 6, 2020.,The TDIU issue is dismissed as the Veteran has a 100% rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a compensable initial rating for tension headaches is remanded due to the need for clarification on the diagnosis and severity of his headache symptoms. The VA examinations conducted so far are inadequate, and a new examination is required to address these issues.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD and/or weight gain due to inability to exercise due to service-connected musculoskeletal conditions. The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50 percent rating, but no higher.