Migraines & headaches decisions — 2004

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and other disabilities are denied as there is no current evidence of a chronic disability to support the claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic headache disorder and for tongue itching, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim. The rating for onychomycosis of the right great toe was also denied as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The veteran's migraine headaches were rated at 10 percent from February 14, 1996 to July 1, 1999.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including pseudofolliculitis barbae and myasthenia gravis. The decision also found no new and material evidence to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for his migraine headaches, finding that they more nearly approximated the criteria for a 10 percent rating prior to December 10, 2002 and a 30 percent rating as of and since December 10, 2002.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for headaches claimed as secondary to chickenpox, resulting in a denial.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with fatigue and memory loss, headaches, and the veteran's Gulf War exposure. Service connection was denied for peripheral neuropathy or neurological symptoms of the lower extremities due to an undiagnosed illness and residuals of a left inguinal hernia.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have Meniere's disease or migraine headaches that are related to his active service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's right shoulder disability and upheld a 10 percent rating. The claim for a higher rating for residuals of head injury was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's migraine headaches were incurred during active duty and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims of service connection for Meniere's syndrome and migraine headaches can be decided.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions. The claims will be reconsidered based on all applicable laws and regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and headaches and dizziness, finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities or a relationship to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, skin cancer, and a psychiatric disability (PTSD). The veteran does not have migraine headaches. For skin cancer, there is no evidence of current disability or previous removal. For PTSD, the veteran has depression but no diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim. The appeal was dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a head injury and residuals of an injury to the left elbow, finding no evidence linking these conditions to active military service. The claim for initial compensable rating for scar over right eye is pending due to lack of recent VA examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across the board. The Board found no evidence of chronic conditions or injuries during service, and there was insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between any current disabilities and military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the veteran with an opportunity to provide information about any outstanding records.

The veteran's claims for increased disability rating and service connection were denied. The Board found that her headaches did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, and her claim of an undiagnosed illness was not supported by evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for the residuals of a head injury, claimed as headaches. The veteran's current diagnosed headaches are etiologically related to his active service.