Migraines & headaches decisions — 2009

The Veteran's migraines and coronary artery disease (CAD) with ischemia were not incurred in or aggravated by his active service. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Veteran's muscle and joint pains, headaches, respiratory disorders, and menstrual disorders are presumed to have been incurred in active military service due to undiagnosed illnesses. The Veteran is granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security records and VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher initial ratings were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD, but her claim for a TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including clarification of prior service and VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including preparation of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC), VA examination and stressor verification.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for fibrositis is denied. The request to reopen the claim for service connection for Gulf War Syndrome has been granted, but the claim for service connection itself remains denied.

The Board granted an effective date of December 24, 1986 for the award of service connection for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraine headaches and low back strain were granted, with a 30 percent rating effective October 30, 2008. The claim for narcolepsy was also granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and de novo consideration of his claims.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for PTSD and headaches, including migraine headaches. The case is being remanded for further development of the records and a medical examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage rating standards for TDIU and his claim is granted. The effective date of this decision is June 20, 2006.

The Board found that the Veteran's migraine headache disorder pre-existed military service and was not aggravated by it, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The VA determined that there is no evidence linking the Veteran's current disabilities to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to lack of response and updated address information, and requests for additional treatment records and VA examinations.

The Veteran's skin condition, headaches (secondary to PTSD), and lung condition (residuals of punctured lungs) are all found to be related to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for the residuals of a head injury, including headaches, as there was no evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling VA examinations for her migraines, low back disorder, and PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for headaches, finding that no new and material evidence had been received since the last final decision in February 2003.