Migraines & headaches decisions — 2010

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses for asthma, residuals of sunburn, a skin disorder, migraine headaches, or an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, depression, and anxiety), and thus service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed sinus condition and headaches.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service, and he has a current diagnosis of migraine headaches due to head trauma. The status for the bilateral knee disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder remains unknown.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations and the provision of additional medical records.

The Veteran's appeals for initial and increased ratings for headaches have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn them.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected asbestosis, coupled with his other conditions and work experience, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

Service connection for PTSD was granted with a rating of 50 percent effective March 6, 2003. The Veteran's symptoms prior to April 1, 2008 included depression, poor social relationships, flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance behaviors.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the initial rating for seizure disorder was denied. The claims of CUE in the December 1991 and April 2004 rating decisions were also denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability rating for PTSD, service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for chronic headaches have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and Marfan's Syndrome, finding that the Veteran's conditions are as likely as not related to his military service. Service connection is also granted for varicose veins, with a need for further examination to determine if it is secondary to Marfan's Syndrome.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for migraines and fatigue, concentration loss, and memory loss. This includes obtaining updated VA treatment records, verifying whether the Veteran was administered Pyridostigmine Bromide tablets while in service, scheduling a VA examination(s) with an appropriate examiner(s), and ensuring all issues are properly on appeal.

The Veteran claims service connection for residuals of a head injury, including headaches. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the claim.

The Veteran was granted service connection for a pulmonary disorder (other than asthma), arthritis of the left ankle, and hypopigmented macules. Service connection was denied for hemorrhoids, post-traumatic syndrome/headaches, and mechanical back syndrome.,Service connection was granted for a pulmonary disorder (other than asthma) due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for kidney disorder, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and sinusitis were dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The appeal for migraines was also dismissed as it is not related to service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's attorney has been paid the full amount of his attorney fees and believes the amount is correct, thus effectively withdrawing the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and migraine headaches have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for migraine headaches, and also wishes to challenge the November 1985 rating decision that initially denied this claim. The Board will consider both issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his conditions did not warrant higher ratings based on the evidence of record.