Migraines & headaches decisions — 2003

The veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, sinusitis, eye disorder (astigmatism and presbyopia), CTS of the left wrist, CTS of the right wrist, and gum disease are all denied as there is no evidence to support these conditions.

The veteran's chronic muscular tension type headache disorder was incurred as a result of an injury during active duty for training, and the Board has determined that service connection is warranted.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have bilateral knee disabilities or headaches due to military service and therefore denied both claims.

The Board has granted service connection for depression and a rating of 50 percent for hemiplegic migraines with transient hemiparesis and impairment of vision and speech. The veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and a right arm and hand disorder, as well as his request for an increased rating for his service-connected right finger disability and TDIU. The appeals were based on new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board found that the veteran does not have migraine headaches related to her military service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his military service and the condition.

The veteran's service connection claims for left biceps tendonitis, right knee condition, left shoulder condition, low back pain, and headaches have been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, nausea, excessive sweating, fatigue, swelling from insect bites, symptoms of a flu-like virus, and red eyes as they were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability related to his in-service head injury and therefore, service connection for residuals of a head injury, including headaches and an eye disorder, is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of fractured left ileum with left hip pain, residuals of left ankle sprain, head injury with headaches and tinnitus, and appendectomy scar are denied as there is no evidence to support a higher rating based on current disability levels.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various symptoms are denied as there is no evidence of a present chronic disability due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has determined that the veteran's neurological disorder, encompassing migraine and vascular headaches, was incurred in service.

The Board found that the appellant's claimed residuals of cerebral vascular accident/subarachnoid hemorrhage and headaches are not related to his military service, and denied the claim.

The Board found that the veteran's current headaches are likely due to a head injury sustained in service, and granted his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, depression, ulcers, stomach problems, and anxiety attacks as these conditions were not incurred during active duty or training.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cluster headaches, hearing loss in the left ear, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome are service-connected as they were first shown during his second period of active duty.

The Board has reopened claims for service connection for a right knee disorder, back injury residuals, and headaches. The claim for residuals of injury to the lower right ribs remains closed as no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic headache disability in service and denied the veteran's claim for service connection for headaches.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and SMC based on his service-connected conditions, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under the applicable rating criteria.