Migraines & headaches decisions — 2005

The Board found that a chronic neck disability with back pain and headaches was not present in service or until many years thereafter, and is not shown to be related to service. Therefore, the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for these conditions were denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for anxiety (claimed as nightmares), headaches, a skin disorder, and a back disorder due to new evidence received since previous decisions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder, finding that there was no evidence of such a condition during or after his military service.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for hypertension with headaches and dizziness, as the veteran's blood pressure was controlled with medication and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, finding that there was no competent medical evidence to support a current disability or etiology related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to issues not being addressed in the previous VCAA letter and for medical opinions regarding whether the veteran's conditions were caused or aggravated by VA treatment.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing and further development. The issues of service connection are not addressed as the appeal is in its initial stages.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a chronic back disorder and chronic headaches, finding that his pre-existing conditions did not worsen during service or as a result of service.

The veteran's increased rating for service-connected postoperative residuals, lipoma, back of right ear, with skull pain and headaches is being remanded due to the need for a new examination to assess the severity of his service-connected headaches.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across the board. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen any of the previously denied claims, and there was insufficient evidence linking any current disabilities to service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for low back injury and head injuries, including headaches. However, the claims were denied as there is no competent evidence showing a direct relationship between these conditions and active service.

The Board denied increased ratings for migraine headaches and right knee disorder, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic headache disorder during service or that any current headaches are related to military service. The veteran's claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's initial evaluations for his service-connected disabilities were granted, with the left eye disability receiving a non-compensable evaluation and the head disabilities receiving a 10 percent evaluation. The scar on the scalp was also assigned a non-compensable evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions, including fatigue, headaches, numbness of the hands, and chest pain, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The appeals for these issues were denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background. Therefore, a total rating based on individual unemployability is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for depression and postoperative residuals of suprasellar tumor. The original denial was based on a finding that these conditions pre-existed service.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim that he sustained a head injury in service and concluded that his current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for muscle tension headaches and a left shoulder disorder, as well as his secondary service connection claims for degenerative arthritis of the elbows, neck, and right shoulder. The appeals were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.