Migraines & headaches decisions — 2009

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including migraine headaches, a prostate disorder, circulatory disorders in the legs, skin and respiratory disorders, an eye disorder, hypertension, back disability, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for headaches as there was no evidence of a chronic headache disorder during or after his periods of active duty, and the current condition did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of discharge.

The Board denied increased ratings for cluster headaches, chronic bronchitis, scoliosis of the lumbar spine, and tinnitus, as the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable criteria.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, to include migraines, as the evidence did not show that the veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostatitis and a right arm disability were denied, as there was no evidence of current conditions. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and other related issues, is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of exposure to ionizing radiation, blisters on bilateral hands, and frequent headaches were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability related to these conditions. The Veteran's income also exceeded the allowable rate for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions as there was no evidence to support a link between any of these conditions and the Veteran's period of active military service.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, headaches, sleep disorder, and fibromyalgia with musculoskeletal pain as they were not linked to active military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss was determined to have been incurred in active service, while left ear hearing loss and major depressive disorder were not service-connected. The tension headaches did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Board denied service connection for breathing problems, headaches, numbness in the lower extremities, muscle weakness, memory loss/difficulty concentrating, ear problems, dizziness/balance problems, and gastrointestinal problems. The Veteran's disability ratings for sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia were also denied or maintained.

The Board denied service connection for chronic headaches as there was no evidence of a chronic condition during service, and the current disability is not etiologically related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability of the hands and feet, headaches, and a psychotic disorder.

The Board denied service connection for a seizure disorder, degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, carpal tunnel of the right upper extremity, left knee disorder, and migraine headaches as there was no evidence to support that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, a bilateral knee disability, bilateral flat feet, COPD, and a lumbar spine disability as there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active naval service.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for gouty arthritis as secondary to hypertension and a rating in excess of 10 percent for headaches.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic headache disorder as the most probative evidence indicated that the veteran does not currently have such a condition.

The Veteran's tension headaches with associated migraine features did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to February 5, 2000.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for traumatic headaches was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition met the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, and he is granted service connection for tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for a spinal disorder, headaches, and an increased rating for the right knee as these conditions were not shown to be related to service or secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.