Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to December 28, 2017 for the award of service connection and secondary service connection for mental health, headaches, bilateral knee pain, and bilateral upper extremity pain conditions. The claims were first filed in August 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a separate headache disability is denied as her headaches are considered part of her existing service-connected sinusitis.,The Veteran's psychiatric disorder does not meet the criteria for an increased rating, as it does not result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for a VA opinion regarding whether his current migraines are caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes, hypertension, or PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for PTSD, TMJ, tinnitus, and migraines. The earliest effective date assigned was May 30, 2016, for PTSD, TMJ, and tinnitus, and February 16, 2017, for migraines.

The Board's decision to dismiss the service connection claims was vacated due to a pending substitution claim by the appellant.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and dizziness, finding no current disability related to service or a service-connected condition. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was also denied.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance since September 21, 2022 due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation prior to September 21, 2022 was denied as there is no evidence of need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of April 1, 2006. The Veteran has been in receipt of a 90 percent schedular rating since November 16, 2000, and the percentage requirements for schedular entitlement to TDIU are satisfied from that date.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for migraines has been denied as the evidence does not show characteristic prostrating attacks averaging at least once every two months.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD with alcohol use and TBI is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The AOJ must attempt to obtain private psychiatric treatment records from Dr. T.H.

The Veteran's appeals for increased PTSD and frostbite to face have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the remaining issues of service connection.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the previously denied claim for service connection for headaches. The case is now remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's claimed headache disability is not service-connected as it did not result from an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability that meets VA criteria for a disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and headaches have been reopened. The claim of increased rating for frostbite residuals and cervical radiculopathy has been remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to her service-connected migraines and chronic sinusitis, which have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied in a final June 1995 rating decision. New and material evidence has not been received to reopen this claim.,A rating of 50 percent for residuals, left skull trauma, is discontinued from July 26, 2018 due to impermissible evaluation under two separate ratings.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's migraine headaches, given his exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. The PACT Act requires such a review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of September 14, 2016.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted with an effective date of January 29, 2018.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective March 23, 2017. The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee is currently rated at 10%. The Board denied a TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, with the psychiatric disorder and headaches being granted. The hysterectomy, left foot disability, right foot disability, tinnitus, left hip disability, and right hip disability claims remain denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted for bilateral foot disability, right knee disability, sleep apnea, headaches, and hearing loss. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains pending.