Migraines & headaches decisions — 2005

The Board found that the veteran did not have current residuals of a head injury incurred during service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his dysthymic disorder, skin disability, and migraine headaches were denied. The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was also denied as the condition is not related to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for PTSD, finding no new and material evidence.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is found to be the cause of his headaches. The initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to March 22, 2005 has been granted, and a noncompensable rating remains on and after that date.

The VA has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for diplopia and sinusitis with headaches, as there is no evidence of more than a 10 percent disability in either condition.

The veteran's tension headaches were incurred during service and are considered a compensable issue.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, updated medical records from his recent period of active duty, and consideration of revised rating criteria.

The Board denied an increased rating for migraine headaches, finding that the evidence did not support a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board finds that the veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is granted, as there is clear and unmistakable evidence showing a pre-existing condition existed prior to service. The veteran had chronic migraines in service and currently suffers from them.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board denied the veteran's earlier effective date claim for service connection for limitation of motion of the mandible. The RO granted service connection and initial ratings for sinusitis, headaches, and chondromalacia of the left knee on April 30, 1996, which is considered the effective date.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The appeals are all based on reopening of previously denied claims, and the issues involve new evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 10, 2003 for a total rating for compensation purposes based upon individual unemployability due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are granted, with diagnoses of various conditions and a finding of direct service connection. The veteran is not entitled to service connection based on exposure to herbicides or other presumptive conditions.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings of bronchial asthma and migraine headaches were denied. The RO also denied service connection for residuals of cold injury of hands and fingers, sinus condition, left shoulder injury, shin splints, and hemorrhoids.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation on account of need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for further evaluation, including a comprehensive VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including skin disorders, lumps on the body, hair loss, blood in the urine, and headaches, all claimed as due to undiagnosed illness.

The Board has determined that the veteran's migraine headaches are related to his military service. The claims for myopia, residuals of salmonella poisoning, and hemorrhoids have been remanded for further examination and review.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, bilateral defective hearing, and post-traumatic headaches. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these conditions related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, low back pain, headaches, and sleep apnea. The claim for service connection for residuals of asbestos exposure was also denied due to lack of evidence of asbestosis or related disorders. The claim for service connection for residuals of toxic fumes exposure was denied because there is no current diagnosis of a chronic respiratory disorder.