Migraines & headaches decisions — 2004

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including VA examinations and additional evidence collection.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to the RO for additional development and consideration.

The Board found no evidence of current arthritis, gout, sinusitis, or headaches related to the veteran's period of service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The veteran is seeking an increased disability rating for his service-connected headaches, which are currently evaluated as noncompensably disabling. The Board has determined that additional development and examination are necessary to properly adjudicate the claim.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeals on all issues, including service connection for migraines, chronic ulcers, and chronic sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder with migraine and paroxysmal headaches, as well as his claim for emphysema due to asbestos exposure. The reasons were that there was no evidence of such conditions in service or within one year post-service.

The Board is unable to make a decision on the service connection claim for cervical spine disorder due to pending development of evidence. The veteran's headaches and scar over his right eye are being remanded for further examination and rating considerations.

The veteran's need for regular aid and attendance, combined with his pronounced low back disability and disabling psychiatric disorder, meets the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastro-intestinal disorder (irritable bowel syndrome), and headaches as secondary to the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his service-connected vascular headaches, including whether he experiences prostrating attacks. The RO will then readjudicate the issue and provide a supplemental statement of the case if necessary.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hair loss, headaches, and dizziness are service-connected as presumptive conditions related to Gulf War Service.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent disabling.,Service connection for allergic reactions, memory loss, joint pain, headaches, skin rash, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction (attributed to PTSD) was denied.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the residuals of dental trauma and headaches, finding that there was no evidence to support such ratings.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining verification of her military service and providing the veteran with VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of her claimed disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of metal fume fever and tinnitus, as well as his other disability claims. The decision is final due to lack of appeal.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a stroke and migraine headaches. The evidence does not support finding that these conditions are related to service or secondary to her service-connected thyroid cancer.

The Board found that the evidence did not show a current disability related to service, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, vertigo, and a heart disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The veteran's cerebral concussion with headaches is currently rated at 10 percent disabling. He also received a temporary total rating for hospitalization from November 23 to December 22, 1989.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disorder, or migraine headaches that were incurred in service.,The veteran's statements regarding stressors during service were deemed insufficient and not credible.