Migraines & headaches decisions — 2000

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and headaches and tinnitus secondary to head trauma.

The veteran's loss of the right kidney is determined to be a congenital condition and not incurred in service. Headaches, however, are found to have originated during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed disabilities are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking them to exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals of multiple skull fractures, including headaches and a compensable evaluation for residuals of left shoulder fractures.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disorder, residuals of fractures of the back and legs, and headaches. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, memory loss, cardiovascular disorder, allergies, and aching joints due to an undiagnosed illness. The appellant's claims were not supported by medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied an original rating greater than 40 percent for Degenerative Disc Disease at L4-L5 and L5-S1, and a rating greater than 30 percent for migraine. The veteran's claims were not granted.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings for headaches and a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability was denied. The veteran is currently employed full-time, and there is no evidence of unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for her right knee disability and service connection for migraine headaches. Additional development is needed to support these decisions.

PTSD was granted as service-connected, and headaches and memory loss due to undiagnosed illness were also granted. However, rectal bleeding due to an undiagnosed illness remains denied.,The veteran's PTSD is presumed based on combat experience in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tension headaches and skin cancers, as well as his claim for an increased rating for dysthymic disorder. The appeal was dismissed.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, headaches and dizziness, gastrointestinal signs or symptoms, fatigue and muscle pain, and allergic rhinitis have all been denied. The Board found that the veteran did not present objective indications of chronic disability for any of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 10 percent each for residuals of lumbosacral strain and post-concussion syndrome with headaches, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a psychiatric disorder, head injury, right knee injury, headaches, and cardiac arrhythmia were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or their onset in service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for headaches. The veteran is also granted service connection for constipation.

The veteran's migraine headaches were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board found no competent evidence linking the headaches to his military service.

The VA denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected PTSD and migraine headaches, maintaining current 30 percent disability ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including amblyopia of the left eye, headaches, a left arm/shoulder disorder, and a left hand disorder. The low back disorder was granted with a 10 percent rating, but no hearing loss rating was assigned.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is well-grounded and grants this issue. The veteran also claims service connection for various other conditions, including joint pain, stomach condition, sleep disorder, night sweats, fatigue, memory loss, depression, headaches, sinus infections with runny nose, and chest pain, all potentially related to an undiagnosed illness during his military service in the Persian Gulf War. The Board finds that further examination is needed for these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various gastrointestinal, respiratory, and neurological disorders, finding that they were not incurred or aggravated by his military service.