Migraines & headaches decisions — 2009

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine, T5 compression fracture, cervical spine disability, and headaches disorder are not related to service or any service-connected disabilities. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting information and evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been granted an initial compensable rating of 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision. Service connection for temporomandibular joint disorder has not been established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied.,Service connection for headaches associated with cervical spine disability was granted, but the initial evaluation is only 10% and not more.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current diagnosis of headaches or shoulder conditions, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed migraines, as well as whether any current migraine disability or medication taken for it proximately caused or aggravated coronary artery disease. The case will be remanded for these examinations.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as a result of noise exposure during service. Service connection for headaches, including as secondary to the service-connected low back disorder, was denied.

The Veteran's initial ratings for right knee degenerative joint disease and varus instability of the right knee were granted at 10%. The rating for migraine headaches remains at zero percent. The rating for left knee degenerative joint disease is denied.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for residuals of a head injury with post-traumatic headaches is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's headaches and cervical spine disability are related to service, including parachute jumps during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The appeal is pending in some cases, while others are denied outright.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of left upper extremity frostbite, right upper extremity frostbite, left lower extremity frostbite, and right lower extremity frostbite. The Veteran also had a claim for headaches and anxiety neurosis (claimed as an anxiety disorder), but these were not granted either.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 3, 2007 for a 30 percent disability rating for migraine headaches.

The Board found that the Veteran's current migraine headaches are not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected major depression with tension headaches has not met the criteria for a higher initial disability rating since November 1, 2004.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased evaluation of headaches, service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, and service connection for sinusitis. The appellant was not granted any benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a valid claim for service connection for any of the conditions listed, including PTSD and head trauma. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or stressor.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests to reopen his previously denied claims of entitlement to service connection for tingling and numbness in the forearms, and headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the regular aid and attendance of another person, resulting in a grant of special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, including seizure disorder, post-concussive syndrome, chronic ischemic strokes, vascular dementia, and migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding whether any pre-existing conditions were aggravated by service.