Migraines & headaches decisions — 2005

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for heart palpitations, tinnitus, and increased ratings for sinusitis with headaches and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The evidence did not support a finding of service connection or an increase in disability.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, dizziness and headaches as residuals of a head trauma, and lung disorder (Reactive Airway Disease) were denied. The VA found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The veteran's headaches are found to be secondary to his service-connected shoulder disabilities, and he is granted a rating of 10 percent for this condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical nexus opinions and scheduling a VA examination at the Indiana State Prison.

The veteran's service-connected cardiomyopathy with incomplete right bundle branch block and mixed headaches have not been found to warrant higher initial evaluations.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asthma is pending. The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent for migraine syndrome, but the issue remains unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of the veteran's claimed conditions and whether they are related to undiagnosed illness or other service-connected conditions.

The veteran's service-connected migraine headaches disability is now rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. Service connection for hypertension has been granted.

The veteran's service-connected vascular migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher evaluation is not warranted.

The Board granted an increased rating of 40 percent for the service-connected residuals of a fractured jaw, effective from July 29, 1992. The veteran's headaches were also granted service connection on a secondary basis and rated at 10 percent since July 29, 1992.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of evidence linking his current conditions to military service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of service connection for headaches, finding no medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and information regarding work loss due to service-connected headaches.

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 14, 1993, for service connection of migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for VCAA notification.

The Board found no evidence to support service connection for neck injury and headaches, or degenerative joint disease of the right knee. The veteran's complaints were not linked to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus, sinusitis, and vascular headaches are attributable to his period of active service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, gastrointestinal issues, and other disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding of service origin or association with any presumptive exposure.

The veteran's claims for headaches, neck pain, and stress and emotional problems secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss were granted. However, the claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus is stayed pending appeal, and the claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the validity of his service connection claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.