Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for dermatosis, a cervical spine disorder, and cephalgia (migraines).,Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's cervical spine disorder. The Board found that the condition originated in service and continues to cause symptoms.,For his cephalgia, the Board determined that it was at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic headaches and migraines has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim regarding the withholding of VA disability compensation benefits for 63 training days in FY 2019 is dismissed because she already received the adjustment and reimbursement.

The Board has granted service connection for a unilateral right eye condition, but the left ankle and headache conditions are remanded for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU for the period prior to June 21, 2023, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board dismissed the TDIU claim for the period from June 21, 2023, as moot due to the Veteran's receipt of a 100% combined disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected tension migraine headaches and hemorrhoids have prevented her from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment throughout the period on appeal. The Board has determined that she is unemployable due to these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder, seizure disorder, and hepatitis C due to incomplete opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his headaches that began during service in 1985 from flash burns, his seizure disorder related to substance abuse, and his hepatitis C possibly linked to receiving a tattoo.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for seizure disorder and migraine headaches, as well as service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to outstanding medical records and additional development.

The Board has remanded four issues for further development: service connection for a skin disability, service connection for migraines, service connection for hypertension, and the rating of reactive airway disease combined with obstructive sleep apnea. The remand instructions include obtaining updated VA treatment records, an examination to determine the etiology of any current skin condition, a new opinion on the relationship between hypertension and service, and a comprehensive evaluation of the Veteran's respiratory disability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, chronic fatigue, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, headaches, and a hysterectomy. The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is also found to be related to her service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ocular migraines are caused by his service-connected tinnitus, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for migraines, finding no claim prior to December 21, 2016.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, headaches, lumbar spine disability, and fibromyalgia are all found to be related to her military service.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's cervical spine disability, headaches, lumbar spine disability, and fibromyalgia.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claim for service connection for sleep apnea. The claims for service connection for migraine headaches and Meniere's disease are also remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for lumbar spine spondylosis and degenerative joint and disc disease, but remanded the claim of service connection for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's somatic symptom disorder with depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, effective July 22, 2020. The claim for a higher rating remains on appeal.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and narcolepsy without cataplexy have been granted initial ratings of 30% and 80%, respectively, effective as of the date of the decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's depressive disorder and headaches have been granted initial ratings of 100 percent each, effective from the date of this decision. This means that both conditions are now rated at their highest possible level.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches remains denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence.,Service connection was denied for traumatic brain injury, right ear hearing loss, and left ear hearing loss as there is no current diagnosis or established link to military service.