Migraines & headaches decisions — 2003

The veteran's claims for service connection for right hand numbness, left ankle sprain, PFB, and headaches were denied as there is no evidence of chronic disability or a link to military service. The claim for residuals of an injury to the left middle finger was also denied.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and migraine headaches have been denied. The RO found that the current evaluations adequately reflect the severity of these conditions.

The veteran's current 10 percent evaluation for head injury with laceration of forehead, tender scar and recurrent headaches is being remanded due to new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with VCAA and submission of new evidence without a waiver. The RO is instructed to provide proper notice, obtain any relevant evidence, and readjudicate the claims.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, blackout spells, dizziness, headaches, and blurred vision. The claim for a right knee disability was also denied as new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his medical records and a new evaluation of his service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not entitled to service connection for a right knee disorder, but her headaches are found to have been aggravated by military service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and tension headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for small airways disease, which is a respiratory disorder. The veteran's asthma was noted during his active duty and continued after discharge.

The veteran's memory loss, headaches, joint pain, respiratory condition, high blood pressure, and psychiatric disability were not found to be service-connected due to lack of evidence supporting their onset during Persian Gulf service or as undiagnosed illnesses.

The Board has granted service connection for a sinus disorder and an increased rating for PTSD. The veteran's migraine headaches are not related to her military service.

The VA determined that the appellant's current muscle contraction/tension headaches were not incurred in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an increased evaluation of migraine headaches. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and evidence. The case is now remanded for additional examinations and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development needed, including evaluations by a VA psychiatrist and a neurologist.

The Board denied increased evaluations for the veteran's residuals of injury to the supraorbital nerve and post-traumatic headaches, both rated at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VCAA notice and will be provided additional time for development before further review.

The veteran's claimed conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus service connection was denied.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including lumbar spine issues and headaches. The case is being remanded to allow for additional evidence collection and a physical examination.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The veteran's claim for earlier effective date for tinnitus was also denied.,The veteran did not have a clear claim for service connection for tinnitus prior to October 27, 1999.