Migraines & headaches decisions — 2007

The veteran's TDIU claim was denied as the evidence did not show he became unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities during the year prior to filing his claim.

The veteran's service-connected tension headaches are rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating or for a TDIU based on his service-connected disability alone.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support service connection for tinnitus or headache. The appellant's claims are denied.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The appeal is REMANDED to the RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a cold injury, residuals of a concussion, right side paralysis due to cervical spine disability, degenerative changes with radiculopathy, status post C3 through C7 laminectomies and facet fusion. The decision also noted that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for headaches.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, renal failure/kidney disorder, hypertension, headache disorder, epistaxis, and dizziness are all denied as there is no credible evidence of a verified stressor event in service that would support these diagnoses.

The veteran is seeking service connection for migraine headaches and subarachnoid hemorrhage secondary to arteriovenous malformation, claimed as residuals of a head injury. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims can be fully adjudicated.

The Board found no evidence of a service connection for the veteran's claimed sleep disorder and headaches, as they are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have residuals of meningitis or any other claimed conditions due to service. The claims were denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and the need to obtain medical opinions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic cough, headaches, fatigue, and joint pain have been partially granted due to presumed undiagnosed illness related to his military service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War. The veteran is still seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis of the left hand, a disability of the feet, headaches, and sinusitis as there was no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year post-service.,There is no indication that any of the disabilities were incurred during active duty.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for both the service connection claim for headaches and the initial rating claim for CVID. The veteran will need to provide additional medical records, and a VA examination will be scheduled to address these issues.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim and determined that new evidence supports a finding of service connection for residuals of a head injury, including headaches. The condition is not considered to be directly related to service.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected headaches, secondary to a sinus fracture. This is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of current disabilities for the neck, headaches, foot, or back. Service connection was denied for all four conditions.

The veteran's multiple conditions are being remanded for a thorough VA examination to determine if they are related to his participation in Project SHAD, including exposure to toxic materials.

The veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions, as well as reopening of several previously denied claims. The case is being remanded to the RO for additional development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the veteran's symptoms and the severity of his service-connected hypertension. The veteran needs to undergo additional examinations for these issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, visual impairment, rhinitis, and headaches. The claim for asthma was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. Visual impairment, refractive error, is considered a non-disability for VA compensation purposes. Rhinitis and headaches were not shown to have had onset during service or be related to undiagnosed illnesses.