Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for psychiatric disability, hypertension, prostate disability, and headaches due to failure to make reasonable efforts to contact the Veteran for an informal hearing conference.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder with Anxious Distress, is granted based on a consistent in-service stressor related to his service in Vietnam. The VA examiner confirmed the diagnosis of PTSD and linked it to the Veteran's fear of hostile military or terrorist activities.,COPD is granted as directly related to the Veteran's conceded herbicide exposure during service. A private medical opinion supports this finding, stating that COPD is at least as likely as not caused by his tobacco use.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and migraines, including migraine variants. The decision on appeal found that new evidence was submitted to warrant readjudication of the claim for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches is granted, but only to the extent that it does not exceed a 50 percent rating. The issue of entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities has been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, as secondary to his PTSD with insomnia, is granted. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on multiple service-connected conditions have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of migraine headaches, as there are issues with the evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for migraine headaches is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected cervical spine disability, with an effective date of October 29, 2008.

The Board has found that new evidence received since the April 2018 rating decision tends to prove or disprove a matter at issue in the claim of service connection for TBI, including migraine and migraine variants. The AOJ is required to readjudicate the claim taking into consideration all of the evidence of record.

The Veteran's left shoulder strain with labral tear and tendinitis was denied an increased rating prior to February 9, 2024.,From February 9, 2024, the Veteran's left shoulder strain with labral tear and tendinitis was also denied an increased rating.,The Veteran's migraines were granted a 50 percent initial rating from October 8, 2022.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and consideration of his service-connected left knee, right ankle, and migraine headache disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder, high blood pressure, a headache disorder, and a bilateral foot disorder are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's request to appeal a proposal to reduce his disability rating for migraine disability as it was premature due to the submission of a VA Form 10182 seeking to appeal before the reduction took place.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at a 30 percent rating, effective from the date of this decision. The low back scar is rated with a separate 10 percent for pain.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to lack of evidence showing she is in need of regular aid and assistance, as her disabilities do not meet the criteria for such need.

The Veteran's claims for a right-hand finger disability, OSA, and a right ankle disability were dismissed due to the timeliness of the appeals.,The Veteran's claim for headaches was granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for headaches, left hand strain, and right-hand strain due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Veteran's bilateral hand disorders, sinus disorder, and migraine disorder are found to be related to her military service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.