Migraines & headaches decisions — 2010

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient reasons and bases in its previous decisions regarding service connection, evaluation of right ankle disability, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim for service connection for residuals of head trauma, including tinnitus, headaches, deafness, seizures, ptosis, nausea and vomiting, brain tumor. The Veteran's symptoms were present prior to his 1986 surgery.

The Veteran's cluster headaches are found to be related to his service-connected seizure disorder. His seizure disorder is rated at the highest available disability level of 80 percent.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, GERD, and stable allergies/allergic rhinitis are each granted initial compensable disability ratings of 10 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have residuals of a brain injury, to include loss of motor skills and headaches, that were caused or aggravated by his service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Multiple Sclerosis and Anxiety Disorder, are severe enough to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The decision grants a TDIU effective July 3, 2008.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current headaches and memory loss conditions. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed residuals of a head injury are not related to his active service or any incident therein, and thus denied the claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions did not have their onset during active military service and denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting examinations to assess the severity of her psychiatric disorder, seizures, stress headaches, and dizziness.

The Veteran's PTSD, chronic rhinitis, and headache disorder are all found to be related to his service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and conducting examinations to determine the nature and etiology of various conditions.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Alegent Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska on April 19, 2007 is denied as the criteria for emergency treatment were not met.

The Veteran's transitional cell carcinoma of the right kidney is found to be related to his service in Vietnam, and his headaches are found to be due to his service-connected PTSD. Both conditions have been granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a skin rash and headaches due to additional development being necessary. The Veteran served in Vietnam, but there is no evidence linking his current conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for a headache disorder, finding that the Veteran's assertions of having experienced headaches since service were not credible and that no medical evidence supports a link between his current headache disorder and military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's reported in-service noise exposure is credible and his current tinnitus was manifested within one year of separation from service. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and a right shoulder disability are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for a right elbow disability and a headache disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of the issue of increased disability rating for service-connected headaches. The case will be returned to the Board after further processing.