Migraines & headaches decisions — 2010

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches prior to June 19, 2007. The Veteran's tinnitus is not service-connected.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have hearing loss or tinnitus as defined by VA regulations, and thus cannot establish service connection for these conditions.,For his skin rash, the Board granted service connection based on a current diagnosis of hypopigmented dermatitis/pityriasis linked to military service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent disabling from August 30, 2005. The Board granted a higher rating of 30 percent for the period following August 30, 2005.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, and headaches based on evidence showing these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine disability, right knee injury, and headaches with shrapnel wounds of the head were denied as there is no evidence of additional disabling symptomatology that would warrant separate ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5010-5003 and 5257.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypertension and migraine headaches, prevent her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining clinical service treatment records from Fort Richardson, Alaska. The issues of service connection for headaches and an acquired psychiatric disability remain inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating prior to December 24, 2009 was denied. From December 24, 2009, his claim for an increased rating was granted with assignment of a 30% disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches and bilateral foot condition are not service-connected. The claim for PTSD is granted.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim due to insufficient evidence regarding his service connection for residuals of a head injury. The case will be further developed by the RO.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to have been incurred during active duty service. The issues of bilateral knee disability, residuals of head trauma, and headaches are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran seeks service connection for headaches, which she claims are related to her service-connected hyperthyroidism. The Board finds that a new VA examination is needed to determine if the headaches are directly related to her service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a local hearing and readjudication of his claims.

The Veteran's iridodialysis of the right eye with glaucomatous changes is found to be service-connected. Headaches, bilateral foot pain (plantar fasciitis), and testicular pain are also found to be service-connected.

The Board found that the Veteran's headaches and temporal intracerebral hematoma associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage did not originate in service or for many years thereafter, and are not related to any incident during active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the evidence did not show a current disability or any link to service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder disorder, and assigned a 10% evaluation. The other issues were withdrawn by the Veteran prior to the decision.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination to assess his ability to obtain substantially gainful employment given his service-connected disabilities.