Migraines & headaches decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for hypertension and service connection for lumbar disc disease, gastric ulcers, migraine headaches, and bipolar disorder. The veteran's hypertension is currently rated as 0 percent disabling due to poor control of blood pressure despite medication use. His back condition was not incurred in or aggravated by active service. No current diagnoses of gastric ulcers or bipolar disorder were found. Service connection for these conditions could not be established.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims of service connection for a skin condition, headaches, and stomach conditions have not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. The evidence submitted since the final decisions does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's earlier claim for a TDIU in December 1998. The issue before the Board is whether, prior to January 28, 1999, his service-connected disabilities solely and by themselves rendered him incapable of substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and migraine headaches, finding no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for migraines, finding that her condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for headaches, TMJ (jaw disorder), PTSD, and a cervical spine disability. The appeals were based on new and material evidence.

The Board found no evidence of current disabilities related to service, including bilateral hip, knee, ankle, foot disorders and residuals of a head injury. The veteran's headaches were not shown to be related to service.

The Board finds that the veteran's migraine headaches were incurred in active military service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to an increased rating under the current criteria.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for dental trauma, migraines, and a back condition due to incomplete documentation of his service records and failure to provide proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, a left knee disorder, and a sebaceous cyst on his left eye due to lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's migraines have been rated at 50% since December 27, 2002, due to very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks occurring on average four to five times per month, which has resulted in severe economic inadaptability.

The Board denied an increased rating for right humerus fracture at surgical neck and service connection for migraines. The decision on the right jaw/temporomandibular joint pain issue is pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's seizure disorder and migraine headaches are related to service, with no indication of secondary service connection for migraines. The veteran is also found eligible for special monthly compensation due to her need for regular aid and attendance.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for several actions, including obtaining additional medical records and a Statement of the Case (SOC) regarding his claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability. The veteran's headaches are still under consideration.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that schizophrenia may be presumed to have been incurred in service, but anemia and hypertension were not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as her conditions are not attributable to active military service or an undiagnosed illness.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for a 50 percent rating for cerebral concussion with headaches, which was granted on January 23, 2004. The case is being remanded to ensure proper VCAA notification.

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative joint disease and a 30 percent evaluation for migraine headaches, effective September 1, 2005.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for malaria, fungus of the toes, lumbosacral spine condition, cervical spine condition, thoracic spine condition, hepatitis C, depression, and headaches. The decision also denied reopening of his previously denied claims.