Migraines & headaches decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an enlarged prostate, liver disorder, headaches, and pancreatitis due to Agent Orange exposure. The veteran's hypertension was not found to be secondary to his service-connected DM.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected headache and tic condition, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for sinusitis with headaches, hypertension, and irritable bowel syndrome were denied as there is no evidence of incapacitating episodes or frequent episodes of bowel disturbances warranting higher evaluations.

The Board found no competent evidence linking the veteran's headaches to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches as secondary to the veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claims of service connection for loss of sense of smell and taste remain pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's back disability and headaches are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development of evidence, including obtaining VA medical treatment records and scheduling the appellant for an orthopedic examination to determine if her low back/lumbosacral spine condition is related to service. The appellant's chronic headache disorder and sleep disorder are also being evaluated.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for passive-aggressive reaction, anxiety, flashbacks, and a headache disorder. The new evidence received indicates possible links between these conditions and the veteran's period of service.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for post-concussive headaches, effective from January 9, 2005. The claim for service connection for depression secondary to the veteran's service-connected post concussion headaches is denied. Service connection for PTSD was also denied.

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 9, 1994 for the grant of service connection for headaches was denied.,The veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for his headaches from November 9, 1994 to March 29, 1999 (30% rating) was also denied.

The veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest possible rating under current criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and procedural issues, including a need for proper notice regarding new and material evidence claims.

The Board found that the veteran's headaches were not related to her military service and denied service connection for memory problems. The cervical and lumbar disorder claims were also denied as there was no evidence of a chronic disability due to an undiagnosed illness or other basis.

The veteran's bilateral knee disorder, diagnosed as iliotibial band syndrome, is related to his active service. The claims for right and left wrist disorders and migraine/cluster headaches are not addressed due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, memory loss, PTSD, and a dental condition due to lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled hearing. The RO will make arrangements to reschedule the hearing at the RO.

The Board has determined that the veteran's eczema and headaches are related to her period of active military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board finds that service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection is not granted for defective vision, left eye disability, hyperlipidemia, tonsillitis, upper respiratory disability, headaches, bilateral foot disability, pharyngitis, left thumb and wrist disabilities, bronchitis, right elbow disability, or residuals of a laceration of the left forehead.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for a cervical spine disability and ulnar nerve impairment, as well as his service connection claims for right shoulder impingement, migraines, and synovitis of the right wrist. The evidence did not establish current disabilities for these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no current medical evidence of a chronic disability due to an event or incident of military service.