Migraines & headaches decisions — 2000

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for malaria, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder due to lack of competent medical evidence establishing current disabilities or a nexus between his service and these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's request for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected PTSD with headaches, as the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings and a total rating based on individual unemployability were denied. The hearing request was scheduled but not held.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his headaches, currently rated at 30 percent. The evidence does not support a finding that he experiences frequent prostrating attacks of headache pain in excess of once per month.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current residuals of a neck injury and there is no medical evidence linking any current cervical disability to military service, including an in-service fall. The claim for service connection for residuals of a neck injury is therefore denied.

The RO has denied the veteran's claims for increased initial disability evaluations for his service-connected neck spasms, upper back spasms, and headaches. The RO found that the veteran's conditions do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine the percentage of impairment caused by each specific disability shown in the evidence, including recent medical records and updated financial information.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased ratings for tonoclonic seizure disorder and post concussion syndrome with headaches are denied as his symptoms do not warrant a higher disability evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a head injury and tension headaches, as well as his attempt to reopen his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for dysmenorrhea, tension headaches, sinusitis, bursitis of the right deltoid, a stomach disorder (claimed as gastroenteritis), and low back strain are not well-grounded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for deviated nasal septum, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, asthma, and headaches as not well grounded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for muscle tension headaches due to undiagnosed illness was granted with an effective date of October 13, 1992. The case is also remanded for the assignment of an initial disability evaluation covering the period from October 13, 1992, to August 27, 1996.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than April 5, 1995, for an award of service connection for psychiatric disability with headaches, dysarthria, and ataxia involving the left arm, side and leg.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of a skull fracture, including headaches and impaired visual acuity, warrant a 10 percent initial rating. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disorder due to lack of current medical evidence demonstrating a diagnosis and a link between his in-service headaches and his current condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, muscle tension headaches, and a tumor of the jaw. The RO also denied his claims for new and material evidence regarding skin disorders due to Agent Orange exposure and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board dismissed the motion for revision of a previous decision due to an affirmation by the Court.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for a back disorder. The claim of service connection for headaches was found to be well grounded.

The Board found that the appellant's multiple disabilities do not render her unable to perform activities of daily living without assistance, and thus did not meet the criteria for special monthly DIC benefits based on need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection for neuropathy of the left side of the body and a headache disorder are well-grounded. The evidence shows these conditions are related to his military service, specifically his combat injuries during World War II.