Migraines & headaches decisions — 2008

The Board denied service connection for memory loss, a respiratory disability with blackouts, an initial compensable rating for skin rashes, and higher ratings for migraine headaches.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not support a compensable evaluation for his service-connected conditions.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for various disabilities are being remanded to the RO for additional development.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for a VA examination to determine the current nature and etiology of the claimed disabilities.

The veteran's migraine headaches were granted a 50 percent rating, the highest available rating, effective March 5, 2007.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye disability, found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral shin splints, and determined that a compensable rating was not warranted for hemorrhoids with a history of anal fissure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including Hepatitis C, chronic bronchitis, a nasal fracture, headaches, a lower back condition, ulcers, dizziness, and sleep disturbances.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, rated at 60 percent combined, do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining any regular substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a stomach condition, to include as due to exposure to Agent Orange, were remanded for further development.

The Board found that the veteran's current low back, headache, and neck disorders were not related to his active military service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating or establish service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's headaches were not present during active duty or for many years thereafter and there was no evidence linking them to his service or a service-connected disability.

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing headaches were not aggravated by his military service beyond their natural progression.

The Board remands the matter for a videoconference hearing as requested by the veteran.

The veteran's hypertension, sarcoidosis, and vascular headaches do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating for his knee and foot conditions or migraines.

The Board denied service connection for a cluster headache disorder as there is no competent evidence relating the current condition to active service.

The veteran's migraine headaches were rated at 30 percent from August 14, 2006, and 50 percent from August 14, 2007. The low back disability was not addressed in the decision.

The case was remanded to schedule a hearing for the veteran regarding his claim for additional vocational rehabilitation training.

The Board denied service connection for hyperthyroidism and a higher rating for the right elbow injury, but remanded other claims for further development.