Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's head injuries and post-traumatic headaches following an October 2023 VA shuttle bus incident are not compensable under 38 U.S.C. §1151 because the injuries occurred before any treatment or examination by VA.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI is granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including headache disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction (ED), neck disability, bilateral upper extremity nerve condition, back disability, and bilateral lower extremity nerve condition. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 50 percent for migraines has been granted. The Board also remanded the claims for service connection and increased rating due to inadequate examination findings.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for common headaches and service connection for asthma was denied. The Board found that the medical evidence did not support a compensable rating for common headaches, as there were no complaints or findings in the treatment records indicating characteristic prostrating attacks of headache pain. For asthma, the Board determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis was more likely related to post-separation illness rather than service exposure, and thus denied service connection.

The appeal of right ear hearing loss and the acquired psychiatric disorder claims are dismissed. The TBI claim is denied with an initial rating of 40 percent, post-traumatic headaches and right eye diplopia claims are also denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of sinusitis.,An increased rating to 50 percent for migraines is granted, subject to controlling regulations governing the payment of monetary awards.,Entitlement to a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.,A rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, but no higher.,Service connection for lower urinary tract symptoms is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing all issues related to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left and right hip disabilities, heart condition, knee disabilities, residuals of heat stroke (including TBI and cognitive defect), and migraine headaches. The reasons provided include a lack of current diagnoses for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for ankylosis in knee, right, tinnitus, and migraines (headaches) due to duty exposure during service. The Veteran's statements about symptoms align with how her current disabilities are known to develop.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and effective dates has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for PTSD, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, GERD with IBS, or headaches. Effective dates were also denied for various claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional medical examinations. The appeals are now pending before the AOJ.

The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and migraines have been denied as the evidence does not establish a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his acquired psychiatric disorder, residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and headache disorder, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted the TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and an acquired psychiatric disability claimed as sleep disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo, hypertension (high blood pressure), an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right shoulder condition, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed or denied. However, the Veteran was granted service connection for hypertension as due to service, and his claims for secondary service connection for MDD and anxiety have been granted.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision-making process regarding service connection for various conditions, and thus remands the cases to allow for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and an increased rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the presence of a current headache disability, the existence of neuritis or neuralgia in the left lower extremity, and whether any such conditions are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for neurocognitive disorder, migraine headaches, and cervical strain and spinal stenosis due to new evidence submitted after the prior final denial.