Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's bruxism and migraines headaches have been rated, but the Board has found that additional evidence is needed to determine if they meet the criteria for a higher rating. The case of left lower extremity radiculopathy has also been remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, ED, and migraine headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), bilateral lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, bilateral lower extremity femoral radiculopathy, major depressive disorder with anxious distress (MDD), tinnitus, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's headaches were granted an initial increased evaluation of 10 percent.,The Veteran's IBS was granted an initial increased evaluation of 20 percent from March 7, 2023 through April 16, 2025.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for cervical spine strain and headaches, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's service-connected left AC joint injury.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on August 20, 2021, was granted as the treatment met the criteria for a medical emergency and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as secondary to his service-connected headaches. His bilateral hearing loss and severe fatigue are denied due to lack of current disability for VA purposes, while hip problems, a permanent limp, skin breakouts, and skin irritation are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic headaches has been granted with an effective date of March 9, 2021. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is being remanded.,Service connection for PTSD(MST) with adjustment disorder with depressed mood was granted with a rating of 70 percent and an effective date of January 3, 2023.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding personal care services and supervision needed by the Veteran for eligibility in the PCAFC program.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for his service-connected migraine headaches, depressive disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and left knee limitation of flexion. The earliest effective date assigned was February 10, 2024, for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral flatfoot and GERD have been dismissed as they are not addressed in the rating decisions on appeal.,The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for allergic rhinitis has been denied, with a current 10% rating assigned.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion and insufficient notice under 38 C.F.R. § 5104(b). The Veteran's eligibility for the PCAFC is being reviewed, but a new medical determination considering all medical information of record is needed.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for migraine headaches, as it is related to a service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches. The opinion provided by the VA examiner is deemed inadequate and requires further investigation.

The Board has granted service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Headaches, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his period of active duty service. Service connection is denied for Special Monthly Compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus disorder is granted. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disorder and headache disorder, to include as secondary to a bilateral hearing loss disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for migraine headaches was denied. The current 50 percent rating is considered adequate as the symptoms are fully contemplated by the applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches are denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU prior to August 28, 2019 was denied as the evidence did not show he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due solely to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches prior to September 28, 2023, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. For the period from March 29, 2024, but no earlier, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment, which granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings of migraine headaches was remanded by the Court. The Board found that there is at least equipoise evidence to support a 30% rating prior to May 29, 2020 and an increased rating of 50% thereafter.