Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's pre-existing migraine headaches (also described as tension headaches) are presumed to have been aggravated beyond its natural progression by active service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for lumbar disability, migraine headaches, anxiety and depression, and polycystic ovaries as the Veteran withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for headaches has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, which manifested as migraines with very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, are now rated at a 50 percent disability rating prior to April 27, 2020.

The Veteran requested to withdraw the issue of service connection for migraine, and as a result, the Board dismissed this appeal.

The Board has decided to remand all issues on appeal due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being returned for further review.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, headaches, dizziness, weakness, and loss of sleep associated with PTSD and TBI, left little finger disability, left index finger disability, and left long finger disability are denied as the earliest effective date is July 21, 2023.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for TMJ from noncompensable to 10 percent prior to July 21, 2023 is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for post-traumatic headaches and right ear perforation of the tympanic membrane was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for his post-traumatic headaches, as he experienced non-prostrating attacks occurring on average 3-5 times per week over the last several months. For the right ear condition, there is no evidence of chronic nonsuppurative otitis media or other complications that would warrant a higher rating under different Diagnostic Codes.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of anxiety due to lack of case or controversy. The claim for sleep apnea is denied, and the claim for migraines is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy is denied.,The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to August 29, 2013 for the grant of service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine and migraine headaches are both denied.,Both back disability and migraine headache claims have been remanded due to inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, service connection for allergic rhinitis and headaches as secondary to allergic rhinitis are granted.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 14, 2004 for the award of service connection for headaches. The claim for a higher initial rating for headaches is remanded due to outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches (migraines), dizziness, and a sleep disorder are remanded due to the need for VA examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the issue of a compensable disability rating for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent, effective August 12, 2019. The Veteran also has other service-connected conditions that have led to a combined schedular rating of 100%.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various shoulder and knee disorders due to toxic environmental exposures. Additional evidence is needed, including addendum opinions addressing the synergistic effect of all toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for atherosclerotic renal disease, headaches, cervical spine disability, and skin cancer due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.,Service connection for angina is denied as there is no current diagnosis of angina or any related heart disability.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% for the entire period on appeal, but his TDIU claim is remanded.