VA Headache Claim Denied

[Jackets90]

My headache claim was denied. I had headaches prior to service but they turned into migraines while I was in and I still suffer with them monthly. My supplemental claim came back and it was denied. Best part is it says 

 

“I have been diagnosed with a disability. VA examinations on the dates confirm diagnosis of migraines” what do I do here? Refile with a claim for migraines?   

Edited January 31, 2021 by Jackets90
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[GBArmy]

Jackets90 Welcome to Hadit. Based on some assumptions, you should have submitted your claim as aggravation of a preexisting condition. Don't get hung up on the word migraines; the VA classifies different types of headaches under that term. You should look up diagnostic code 8100 and see what your symptoms are and what kind of rating you should be trying for. If it was a supplemental claim, what did you use as evidence? The VA has diagnosed you with the disability, so it would appear your issue is how to service connect it. Or, possibly prove your conditions have gotten worse based on s-c. Suggest you post your denial from your decision letter here on this post. Redact your personal info, like name, ssn, claim #, etc. Aggravation can be hard to prove; you need a strong IMO from a medical expert most of the time.

[ShrekTheTank]

can you post the denial letter MINUS your information?  cover it up and take a picture or scan it.  We need to see what the denial is.  I was denied the first time and got it on the HLR.

[brokensoldier244th]

Echo- we need to see the language of the actual denial- that is the information you need to counter when you send your appeal back up. 

[Hucast21]

Hi Echo,

Like everyone has said, we need to see the language in the denial letter to give you better information.

I, too, suffer from migraines who also been denied, so I know how you feel. 

Edited January 31, 2021 by Hucast21

[GBArmy]

Hucast21 Did you appeal on your headaches claim; what's the status? If not, maybe we can help. Maybe there's an angle you haven't thought of. Up to you.

[GBArmy]

Hucast21 ... but start a new thread. Don't want to hijack someone else's post.