Migraines & headaches decisions — 2004

The Board has determined that diabetes mellitus and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated during service, nor are they presumed to have been incurred within one year of discharge. The scar on the right third finger is also denied as it is not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical opinions and evidence. The veteran's claims of service connection for a cervical spine disability and headaches are on appeal, as is his claim for increased ratings for his lumbosacral strain.

The Board has ordered a remand for additional development of the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The case will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and evidence regarding the nature and etiology of her claimed disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a passive-aggressive personality disorder and bilateral leg disorders, including shoulder and arm disorders as well as headaches. The veteran's claims are pending due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, but denied the remaining claims on appeal.

The veteran's appeal is for a higher disability rating for his service-connected post-traumatic syndrome, which includes headaches and tinnitus. The RO must obtain all relevant medical records, provide the required VCAA notice, and schedule the veteran for an appropriate VA examination to assess his current condition.

The Board denied the veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for headaches, a back disorder, and bilateral hearing loss. The appeals were not successful.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the veteran for examinations to assess her right flank pain, thyroid disease, and migraines.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and an increased rating for his fracture of the right fifth metatarsal have been denied. The claim for service connection for migraine headaches was reopened, but not granted as new and material evidence was not presented. The claim for an increased rating for the fracture of the right fifth metatarsal was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability related to his period of active duty service for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine arthritis with myofascitis, headaches, or urinary frequency. The evidence is insufficient to establish service connection for any of these conditions.

The veteran's pain disorder, manifested by headaches and associated with psychological factors and a history of traumatic encephalopathy, is currently rated at 30 percent. The VA finds that the veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating due to his current level of functional impairment.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including stomach complaints, pain of multiple joints, fatigue, headaches, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The appeals are based on new evidence that was not previously considered.

The Board finds that the veteran's headaches with syncope do not warrant a rating greater than 10 percent, as his disability is not productive of prostrating attacks and may be due to nonservice-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including a Gulf War physical examination.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of hands and feet, finding it likely related to exposure to cold during military service. The other claims remain pending.

The veteran appealed for increased ratings and service connection for various disabilities, including low back disability. The appeal was dismissed due to the veteran's death.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a cerebral concussion do not warrant an increased rating beyond the current 10 percent.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for multinodular goiter, with hyperprolactinemia and empty sella syndrome is denied. The claim for a compensable rating for headaches is granted.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches and assigned a 10 percent rating effective from October 17, 2000. The appeal is remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide proper VCAA notice.