Migraines & headaches decisions — 2006

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating in any of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headache disorder, dizziness, memory loss, and sore joints as they are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed migraine headaches are not shown to be related to service or his service-connected tinnitus, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are necessary to evaluate the current severity of the veteran's PTSD and headaches, as well as obtain updated medical records. The case is REMANDED for these actions.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for the claimed conditions, including mycoplasma infection and a lung disorder, as they are not shown to be related to active duty or an undiagnosed illness.

The veteran's tinnitus is not related to service, and her claim for an increased rating for mixed headaches migraine and tension is denied. The veteran's shin splints are currently rated at the minimum level of disability.,The VA examiner found no evidence that the veteran's tinnitus was incurred in service or due to a service-connected condition. For the mixed headaches and tension, while the veteran reported symptoms consistent with migraines, she did not experience prostrating attacks as required for a higher rating. The veteran's shin splints are currently rated at 10 percent based on limitation of motion.

Your appeal is being remanded to the RO for review of new evidence. The case will be returned to the Board if further action is required.

The veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations were denied as his disabilities did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.

The Board has denied all the veteran's claims for service connection as his claimed conditions are not related to his active military service or events therein, and none of them have been shown to be due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for scoliosis and headaches. The Board found that there was no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for scoliosis, and concluded that the veteran's current scoliosis is not related to her military service due to clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing condition prior to service. For headaches, the Board determined that there is insufficient medical evidence linking the current condition to service or any other established conditions.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's claimed conditions to his active service. The veteran was not granted service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, a vision condition, headaches, or a digestive condition.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a kidney disorder and a disorder characterized by dizziness, fatigue, and weakness prior to the Board's decision.

The veteran's service-connected headaches, fibromyalgia, and IBS have been rated based on their current manifestations. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and migraine and tension type headaches, finding that these conditions are related to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for periodontal disease, gout of the great toe, and headaches and infection (claimed as secondary to a shrapnel wound), finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the veteran's claims for PTSD and headaches, both of which were previously denied. The decision remains in favor of denial.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected conditions do not warrant a higher disability rating, and thus the appeal is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected migraine headaches and sinusitis do not warrant a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, benign prostatic hypertrophy, a neurological disorder manifested by chronic headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, as evidenced by his hearing loss and skin rash being attributed to pre-existing conditions. The respiratory disorder is also attributed to a diagnosed condition (asthma), and headaches are linked to hypertension. Service connection was denied.