Migraines & headaches decisions — 2003

The Board has determined that the veteran's migraine headaches are proximately due to her service-connected residuals of a total abdominal hysterectomy, with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and lysis pelvic adhesions. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the conditions did not meet the schedular requirements.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, headaches, neck stiffness, facial numbness, leg problems, and urinary tract issues are all service-connected as residuals of an in-service head injury.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues and new evidence. The appeal is currently remanded for additional consideration.

The veteran's PTSD was granted service connection, and his left knee condition received a higher rating. Service connection for other conditions like stomach disorders, joint pain, headaches, dizziness, sleep disorder, impotence, breathing problems, and posttraumatic stress disorder were also granted.

The veteran's cervical myositis, post-traumatic, is currently manifested by mild to moderate spasms and a 30 percent evaluation. The veteran also has daily headaches rated separately at 10 percent.

The veteran's current diagnosis of headaches is attributed to an in-service head injury, and the Board finds that he incurred these headaches as a result of his active service.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, finding that the current recurrent migraines began during his active service.

The veteran's claimed conditions are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking them to his active duty in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board finds that service connection for migraine headaches is warranted as there is at least equipoise evidence to support the claim.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to evaluate his right eye disability, headaches, and psychiatric conditions.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to ensure all relevant medical records are obtained and reviewed, and a VA examination is conducted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and a search for his current address.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic pain, headaches, dysesthesia in the arms and legs, and arthralgia in all joints, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to his psychochemical exposure during active military service. The issue of a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD based on an initial award remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's headaches, finding that they are aggravated by his service-connected right mandible fracture.

The veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and an increased evaluation for residuals of a peri-rectal abscess, finding that there was no evidence linking his current conditions to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, dizziness, and an anxiety disorder are being remanded due to the need for further development including verifying in-service exposure and obtaining medical opinions.

The veteran's military severance pay is being recouped from his VA compensation benefits due to the statutory requirement.

The veteran's claimed conditions, including dyshidrosis of the hands and feet, headaches, weight gain, degenerative joint disease, loss of memory, weakness and lack of energy, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and cellulitis of the left lower extremity with a scar, are not related to his active service or due to an undiagnosed illness. Service connection for these conditions is denied.