Migraines & headaches decisions — 2010

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a chronic condition to account for neck pain, and thus service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claims for service connection for a back disorder, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are supported by medical evidence, but there is also significant probative evidence against their etiology being related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied, with some issues being granted and others remaining in denial. The decision is based on the merits of the cases where new and material evidence was not received to reopen previously denied claims.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeals on the issues of increased evaluations for her service-connected major depressive disorder, sarcoidosis with asthma, migraine headaches and hypertension; as well as entitlement to service connection for sinusitis.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, transverse myelitis, cervical spine arthritis, right optic nerve lesion, superficial arteriovenous aneurysms of the abdominal skin, sore throat, and headaches were not found to be related to service. The Veteran's shortness of breath was attributed to his anxiety and lack of conditioning.,The Veteran's claims for major depressive disorder, transverse myelitis, cervical spine arthritis, right optic nerve lesion, superficial arteriovenous aneurysms of the abdominal skin, sore throat, and headaches were all denied. The claim for shortness of breath was granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, PTSD, and CAD have been granted. The Veteran was awarded a 70% rating for PTSD effective June 28, 2006, and a 60% rating for CAD effective May 5, 2005.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further examinations.

The appellant claims compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for migraine headaches, tinnitus, anxiety and depression, and high blood pressure based on VA treatment from 1997 to 2007. The Board finds that additional records are needed and a medical opinion is required.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating was denied as he had not shown unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities. The basic eligibility requirements for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) were also denied.

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

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the need for additional VA records and information from providers.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability manifested by nosebleeds, genitourinary disorder, or headaches that is related to service. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and employment information. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's death was caused by multiple trauma, closed head injury, and skull fracture due to a motor vehicle collision. His service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression substantially contributed to his death. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is dismissed as the cause of death is not service connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back and bilateral knee disabilities, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, did not begin during service or are otherwise related to service. The claim for chronic headaches secondary to PTSD is also denied.

The Veteran is not obligated to pay the $67,766 disability compensation debt as it was improperly created and invalid.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain service treatment records and other relevant medical evidence. The Veteran's claims for service connection will be reconsidered based on the new information.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing headache condition was aggravated by his active service, and therefore grants service connection for migraine headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, low back disability, and head injury with residuals including headaches and forehead scar. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, including scars, headaches, and a seizure disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development.