Migraines & headaches decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran currently experiences focal seizures and tension headaches, but these conditions are not service-connected. The focal seizures are considered service-connected due to a confirmed history of an in-service head injury, while the tension headaches do not have a documented onset or connection to service.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, residuals of a cervical spine fracture, and headaches/dizziness due to an undiagnosed illness were denied as the evidence does not support these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bipolar disorder, hepatitis C, left knee disorder, chronic low back disorder, and headaches. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The veteran's hypertension with abnormal electrocardiogram is rated at 30 percent, and the issues of service connection for impotence, low back disability, cervical spine injury, renal insufficiency, migraine headaches, and permanent loss of bladder control are all denied.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a partial medial meniscectomy right knee, degenerative disc disease cervical spine, and a headache disorder. The veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and tinnitus, as well as the claims for increased evaluations for fractures of the hips and instability of the right knee. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for arthritic changes of the right knee was not established.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of a cerebrovascular accident secondary to his service-connected cephalgia as a residual of closed head injury and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for cephalgia. The Board found no evidence supporting a relationship between the veteran's cerebrovascular accidents and his service-connected disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, left knee disability, facial scars, and head trauma with headaches and blurred vision.

The Board finds that the appellant did not have headaches, blackouts, or a scar during service or shortly thereafter. As such, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, sinus problems, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome and stomach problems, peripheral neuropathy, or skin disorder due to service. The evidence does not support his claims for these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for a neck disability and headaches. The veteran's claim of reopening the neck disability is being remanded due to lack of new and material evidence, while his claim for headaches remains pending.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his cervical spine disability and a separate compensable rating for headaches was denied. The VA examiner found that the veteran's headaches are not neurological in nature, which affects the determination of whether he is entitled to a higher rating under DC 8100.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, headaches, and a skin disorder. The evidence does not support current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The veteran's headaches, resulting from an in-service head injury and concussion, are not manifested by more than characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months. The VA Board found that this did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for obsessive-compulsive disorder with generalized anxiety and insomnia, finding that the veteran's symptoms were present during active duty. Service connection was also granted for tension headaches, though a current disability is not established.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and undiagnosed illness related to service during the Persian Gulf War, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for refractive error, headaches, and allergic rhinitis (claimed as a sinus condition) are denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, post-operative residuals of a back injury, tension headaches, and leg, ankle, and foot swelling as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims. The veteran's current conditions are found to be unrelated to his period of active duty service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, bilateral wrist and hip disabilities, hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo with dizziness and nausea, and severe headaches. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis or finding of these conditions.