Migraines & headaches decisions — 2010

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and headaches were evaluated as noncompensable ratings. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA neurological examination to determine the neurological residuals of the service-connected CBS with headaches due to an intracranial infection.

The Board has granted service connection for a right eye disability and migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches was granted, and a 50 percent rating is assigned as of August 7, 2007. The effective date for the grant of service connection for migraine headaches is set at April 18, 2005.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no current disability related to cervical dysplasia, osteopenia was first diagnosed in service, hypertension has not met the criteria for a higher evaluation, and there is no evidence of a compensable disability for tension headaches or dry eye syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of facial and head trauma, including a sinus condition and headaches is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her helpless as to be in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, nor does she meet the criteria for housebound status.

The Veteran's headaches and skin disability of the hands are not service-connected. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and blisters on the right lung were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development and notification.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a personal hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, finding that the Veteran's diagnosis of this condition is a qualifying chronic disability under Persian Gulf Veterans' Act. Service connection was denied for a headache disorder due to lack of evidence linking it to military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were generally granted, with some issues remanded. The cervical spine disability was granted a higher rating after April 26, 2006, while other conditions like gastritis, hemorrhoids, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome in the left wrist, PTSD, tinnitus, hypertension, and vertigo/dizziness (claimed as dizziness) were not established as service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for a prostate disorder, sinusitis, and tinea versicolor (claimed as a skin rash). The Veteran's tinnitus is presumed to have been incurred in service due to noise exposure. His prostate disorder, sinusitis, and tinea versicolor are not considered to be related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of her service-connected migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's emergency room visit on September 20, 2005 was for a sudden onset of right arm numbness and pain, left-sided neck pain, and headaches. The Board finds that the condition met the criteria for an emergency medical condition due to its sudden onset, moderate severity level, and the Veteran's history of stroke. As such, payment or reimbursement is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the August 2006 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are due to an undiagnosed illness incurred during his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted. The claims for hiatal hernia with GERD and other conditions are being remanded as new evidence was submitted post-October 2006 SOC.