Migraines & headaches decisions — 2006

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to failure to report for VA examinations, rescheduling of hearing, and submission of new evidence. The veteran's right knee disability may be related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, memory loss, cognitive disorder, headaches, skin rash, and arthritis of the knees were denied as they are not shown to be related to service. The veteran does not have a qualifying chronic disability from undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained multisymptom illness.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability and post-traumatic stress disorder was denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including headaches, low back disorder, and bilateral leg and ankle disorder, were not incurred or aggravated by active military service. The evidence does not support a finding of chronicity or continuity of symptomatology since service.

The veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent, and his migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent. The appeal for higher ratings is granted.

The VA determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including empty sella syndrome, headaches, chronic liver condition, and blurred vision, are not caused by or aggravated by VA-administered Prolixin.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of headaches and an increased rating for low back disability. The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current headaches to her military service, and determined that her low back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA regulations.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, finding new and material evidence to support her claim. However, she is denied service connection for a missing right ovary.,The Board found no evidence in the record that supports a link between the removal of the right ovary and active service.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for chronic sinusitis, migraine headaches, left ear hearing loss, or a low back disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for a kidney disorder and a prostate disorder. The issue of service connection for headaches and memory loss, claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness, is remanded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's headaches and bilateral hearing loss are related to his service, with current evidence supporting this conclusion.

The Board dismissed the appeal on the issues of service connection for arthritis in the low back and bilateral hips, as well as the increased rating claim for pes planus. The veteran withdrew his appeals on these matters prior to a decision.

The veteran's claims for service connection for joint pains, headaches, blepharitis of the eyes, and eczema or skin rash were denied as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The RO granted a 10 percent evaluation for cluster headaches and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, but did not grant any additional evaluations or establish service connection for other conditions.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for Crohn's disease, chronic left knee strain, migraine headaches, and left shoulder pain were denied. The conditions are rated based on their direct effects rather than any service connection theory.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected migraine headaches do not warrant a compensable evaluation, as his symptoms are controlled with medication and do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The Board found no evidence of in-service injury or disease that would support these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for the claimed conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, bronchial asthma, degenerative joint disease of the right and left knees, headaches, and a low back disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including migraine headaches, stomach and abdominal pain, sleep condition, loss of memory and concentration, and a chronic disability manifested by an irregular MRI scan of the brain. The decision also noted that the appellant is currently service-connected for other disabilities.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected post-traumatic headaches with dizziness is being remanded due to inadequate examination and the need to obtain additional medical records. The case will also be reviewed for extraschedular consideration.