Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headache disability was incurred during active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been rated at the highest schedular rating of 10 percent, which is the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260.,Prior to March 1, 2021, the Veteran's chronic tension headaches were rated at 30 percent. After that date, they are rated as noncompensable.

An effective date prior to March 9, 2018, for the grant of service connection for right knee degenerative arthritis is denied.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee degenerative arthritis is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, lower back disability, erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and carpal tunnel syndrome of the bilateral upper extremities have been reopened. The claims are granted.,Service connection is established for migraine headaches as secondary to a service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed and depressed mood; for a lower back disability due to active duty service; for erectile dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed and depressed mood; and for carpal tunnel syndrome of the bilateral upper extremities due to active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective September 11, 2013.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, does not meet the criteria for an increased rating greater than 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected TBI with migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine if he has any diagnosed psychiatric disorders and whether these are related to service. The examiner must also assess if there is overlap between the TBI residuals and his headache disability.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities from April 6, 2018. Prior to this date, the TDIU was denied as he did not meet the schedular requirements.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury and neurocognitive disorder with major depressive disorder, rendered him incapable of securing and following substantially gainful employment from February 22, 2023.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was granted, with the maximum allowable rating of 50 percent.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's left eye conjunctivitis is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tension headaches and TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities have been granted. The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a combined disability evaluation of 80 percent, which qualifies him for TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraine headaches and migrating rheumatoid arthralgia, joint pain were granted. The case is remanded for additional development regarding the claim for migrating rheumatoid arthralgia, joint pain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, including as secondary to his service-connected TMJ. The case is being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his claims for sleep apnea and alopecia. His claim for chronic sinusitis was granted with a 50% rating, which is the maximum available. The appeals for right foot metatarsalgia, erectile dysfunction, TBI, headaches (migraines), facial scarring of the left eyebrow, and sebaceous cyst removal scar were denied. The appeal for inguinal hernia and hypertension was also dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, to include as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, is being remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board will seek a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's migraines.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a TBI, headache condition, epilepsy, syncope, and lower back condition due to lack of current disabilities.,Service connection must be denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities for which service connection can be granted.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for various conditions, including anxiety disorder with major depressive disorder, tinnitus, headache disorder, and a heart murmur. The Board has ordered the retrieval of SSA records to clarify eligibility for benefits. The appeals are remanded due to incomplete VA treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of December 30, 2004 for his TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran had multiple service-connected conditions including depression, headaches, fibromyalgia, and neck pain that prevented him from securing or maintaining employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck condition, finding that his symptoms are already considered as part of his service-connected cervicogenic headaches.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, headaches, anxiety disorder, hemorrhoids, and left wrist arthritis.,A minimum rating of 30 percent for gastrointestinal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome has been granted.