Migraines & headaches decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a seizure disorder, migraine headaches, glaucoma, arthritis of multiple joints, or cystitis that can be linked to her period of service. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board found no evidence of a headache disorder or migraines in service and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board found no current diagnosis of meningitis and concluded that the veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to his in-service meningitis. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and an initial compensable rating for unspecified disability associated with a low back injury, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has denied service connection for a right shoulder disability and headaches as there is no current evidence of these conditions, and the medical evidence does not support a link to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia and headaches, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disability resulting from an undiagnosed illness during his Gulf War service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for headaches beyond 10 percent from November 1994 to September 15, 2000, and denied an initial evaluation greater than 30 percent thereafter.,Service connection was also denied for skin disorder, joint pain of shoulders and knees, upper lumbar spine disorder, and nervous condition. The Board noted that the veteran's claims were not related to service or undiagnosed illnesses.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, or headaches to his service. The veteran's claims for service connection were denied.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues on appeal, including service connection claims and evaluations.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for dyshidrotic eczema was granted effective August 30, 2002. The effective date of the increase in rating is based on the change in the rating criteria for skin disorders which took effect on that date.,Effective April 13, 1995, and September 14, 2001, the veteran's claims for increased ratings for chondromalacia of the right knee and left knee were granted. The effective dates are based on informal claims received by VA prior to those dates.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for multiple sclerosis, headaches, idiopathic left leg weakness with pain, fatigue, and urinary incontinence associated with his service-connected multiple sclerosis.

The veteran's request for a Board hearing has not been conducted, and the appeal is remanded to ensure compliance with due process requirements.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for his persistent dysphagia with GERD, post hiatal hernia surgery. The issues of service connection for PTSD, anal fissure (secondary to PTSD), and headaches (secondary to PTSD) were also addressed in this decision.

The Board has denied the claim for a higher rating for headaches, finding that the current 50 percent rating is the maximum schedular rating. The claim for service connection for toxic encephalopathy is being remanded to the RO.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found no legal basis for assigning a schedular evaluation in excess of the maximum rating authorized for tinnitus, and denied service connection for neck and low back disorders.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury, left knee disability, and headaches. The evidence did not show any current disabilities related to service.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development due to issues with VCAA notice and a need for a medical opinion.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or housebound status.

The veteran's service-connected right middle finger disability is not shown to be associated with ankylosis or limitation of motion, and thus does not warrant a compensable evaluation.,Service connection for migraine headaches was denied as there is no evidence showing that the condition was incurred in or aggravated by active military service.