Migraines & headaches decisions — 2006

The veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that a 50 percent rating is warranted. The veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder was evaluated as 70 percent disabling for the period November 20, 1996 to February 1, 2005.

The Board has determined that an examination is necessary in the case due to conflicting medical opinions and requires further evaluation of the veteran's claimed concussion residuals.

The veteran's service connection claim for missing tooth number 5 due to trauma in service is granted. The other issues remain pending or are denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not require aid and attendance or render him housebound.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current headache disability is related to his service in the military.

The appellant's application for enrollment in the VA healthcare system was denied due to his status as a nonservice-connected veteran and the financial information provided.

The veteran is seeking service connection for nerve damage, facial pain, tinnitus, and headaches that he claims are secondary to his service-connected residuals of a foreign body (dental burr) in the maxilla. The Board has remanded the case for further development.

The veteran's post-traumatic headaches are currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The VA has determined that his condition is severe enough to be considered very frequent and completely prostrating.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The RO assigned a non-compensable rating for duodenitis with GERD, granted service connection for neurogenic bladder but not depression.

The veteran's headaches are rated at 50% effective March 14, 2001. The TDIU and increased evaluation for hysterical neurosis with depression remain pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a brain concussion should be granted as it is found to be directly related to his in-service injury.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and joint pain as due to undiagnosed illness. The veteran's claims for fatigue, migraine headaches, muscle pain, a neurological disorder, and a sleep disorder are denied.

The Board granted service connection for depression and headaches, with a 30 percent evaluation. The decision also addressed the veteran's claim for separate evaluations of his depression and headaches.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as she does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches, PTSD, and disabilities of the pancreas, bowels, and liver as secondary to substance abuse.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a change in the Veterans Law Judge conducting his hearing. He has been asked if he wants another hearing, and he has requested one.

The veteran's claims for headaches, hepatitis C, and hypertension were denied. The claim for tinea versicolor was granted with a compensable rating of 30%. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and cluster headaches, and granted service connection for hearing loss but assigned a noncompensable rating.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for right carpal tunnel syndrome and migraine headaches were denied. The claim for onychomycosis was remanded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic headaches, mixed tension and vascular, secondary to blunt trauma, warrant an initial disability rating of 30 percent.