Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected migraine headaches was dismissed due to procedural errors in the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) system.

The Veteran's migraines were rated at a 30 percent disability level, effective October 28, 2019. The rating was granted because the Veteran experienced characteristic prostrating attacks of migraines on average once a month over the last several months.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability secondary to the Veteran's left knee disorder. The issue of service connection for a headache disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent effective October 23, 2008. The Board also granted a TDIU from February 25, 2009.

The Veteran's tinnitus, OSA as secondary to service-connected pulmonary asbestosis, and migraine headaches have been granted. The Veteran has also received a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, left knee disability, rib injury, and right shoulder disability is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and migraine headaches, finding that these conditions were incurred during the Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations (Gulf War). The claims are based on direct evidence rather than a presumption.

The Veteran's migraines are now rated at the highest possible level of disability, 50 percent. The appeals for PFB and allergic rhinitis with residuals of a nose fracture have been dismissed as they were withdrawn by the Veteran. The right and left knee chondromalacia issues remain pending and will be remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a skin rash condition and headaches has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims as they are no longer pending.

The Veteran's entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate is granted as he has a total disability rating due to PTSD and additional service-connected disabilities independently rated at 60 percent.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, finding that his current diagnosed disability is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected asthma and depressive disorder.

The Board restored service connection for the seven claimed conditions, effective from July 1, 2020.

The Veteran's left and right knee strain are granted service connection. The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted an initial rating of 30 percent, but no higher. Service connection for a bilateral foot condition is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are considered, and a new examination is required to determine if he requires aid and attendance or is housebound due to his conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches associated with traumatic brain injury due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for bilateral knee osteoarthritis and headaches are being remanded due to the lack of sufficient information in the VA examinations regarding flare-ups, pain on passive motion, and prostrating attacks.

The Board has decided the appeal and has ordered additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the claims for right maxillary sinusitis and migraine headaches due to inadequate examinations and unclear evidence regarding service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities other than right ear hearing loss, dizziness, vertigo, unsteady gait, and headaches do not preclude her from securing and maintaining substantial gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as she has withdrawn her appeal.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, characterized by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, are granted a 50 percent disability rating from June 9, 2016.