Migraines & headaches decisions — 2011

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability and a headache disorder, finding that there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to his service-connected eye disability or military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including severe DJD of the left shoulder status post total left shoulder arthroplasty and cervicalgia. The remaining issues are pending further review.

The Veteran's claimed conditions are found to be due to known clinical diagnoses and not attributable to an undiagnosed illness related to Gulf War service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issue of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity during a hearing before the Board. The remaining issues are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 10 percent, the lowest available rating under Diagnostic Code 8100. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected VA pension benefits is denied as he did not serve during a period of war and thus does not meet the basic eligibility requirements.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for headaches has been remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. The Board will provide an adequate examination and consider whether the Veteran's headaches are related to his active service, specifically any concussion he suffered during service.

The Board has determined that dysthymia is attributable to service and granted service connection for this condition.,Service connection was denied for psychological factors affecting migraine headaches as these are not considered a separate disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, diabetes mellitus, vision problems, and headaches. Headaches were found to have had their onset in service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spine disability and headaches, finding that these conditions are related to his active duty service. The Veteran's right and left hand disabilities remain in appellate status.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and headaches are not related to service.,Left first toe arthritis and bunion were manifested more than one year after service and are not related to service or to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for a retrospective medical opinion and further development of her employment history.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a neck disability, headaches, and hydrocephalus. The VA examinations did not support the Veteran's assertions regarding head injuries in service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for multiple conditions, including sore joints, muscles, headaches, memory loss, and avasuclar necrosis of the hips. The claims are being remanded to address whether these conditions qualify as undiagnosed illnesses under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected headache disorder. The issue of entitlement to TDIU has also been raised by the record.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease, bilateral hip deterioration, chronic headaches, and memory loss and sleep problems due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service. The Veteran's claims were not supported by medical records showing symptoms or treatment during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and a back disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to her military service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for increased ratings for migraine headaches and residuals of psychogenic pain disorder prior to the Board's decision.

The Board finds that the Veteran's entitlement to DEA benefits did not arise prior to April 10, 2009, and therefore denies a claim for an earlier effective date.