Migraines & headaches decisions — 2011

The Veteran's scoliosis and headaches have been rated at the lowest possible compensable levels, with a rating of 10% for each condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for service-connected migraine headaches and residuals of nasal fracture, to include nasal obstruction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current headache or right knee disability as a result of service. The evidence is against finding a direct link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding his claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a headache disorder. The VA examiner will need to consider the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and any other relevant evidence.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection, but did not make a final determination on whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines and a dental condition, as well as an initial compensable evaluation for residuals of a fractured mandible, were all denied.

The Veteran's cervical spine strain and headaches were found to not warrant a higher rating prior to July 21, 2010. Since then, his condition has been rated at 10 percent for the period since July 21, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling VA examinations to reassess the severity of her migraine headaches, vertigo, and acne rosacea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to obtain additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying the identity of non-VA providers.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video-conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board found the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic headache disability to be denied as there was no credible evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and no current diagnosis of a chronic headache disability causally related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine whether the Veteran's headaches are related to service or his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his service, including his service in the Persian Gulf War. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection and increased ratings for various disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including VA examinations to determine the etiology of the Veteran's low back disability and the extent and degree of severity of his migraine headaches.

The Board found that the reduction in the rating for migraine headaches from 50 percent to 10 percent was proper, as evidenced by improvement in symptoms and VA treatment records showing reduced frequency of prostrating attacks.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions due to service, and therefore denied all claims for service connection.

The Veteran is granted service connection for aggravation of a heart disability and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine with headaches prior to November 26, 2007. From that date, he is entitled to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches and decreased vision secondary to Meniere's disease was denied as there is no current chronic headache or vision disorder found on examination, and the examiner could not provide an opinion without resorting to speculation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a scar of the left hand is dismissed due to withdrawal. The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was denied as there is no credible evidence linking his current headaches to service.