Migraines & headaches decisions — 2011

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left elbow mass and migraine headaches, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and anxiety disorder, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's service. The claims for body aches, joint and back pain, and fatigue have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination, including consideration of new evidence and regulations.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for headaches was denied, and his claim for severance of compensation for scars of the forehead and above the right eye was granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues for a personal hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a concussion injury, manifested by balance problems, nausea and headaches is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining private treatment records from Dr. McCracken.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected disabilities are of sufficient severity to prevent her from engaging in and retaining substantially gainful employment, thus granting TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital in August 2009 is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and seeking out private hospital records.

The Board has found no evidence of a service-connected disability for any of the conditions listed, including those related to mercury exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining treatment records and conducting a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected vascular migraine headaches. The appeal is now being returned for review.

The Board found that there is no competent evidence linking headaches to service or tinnitus, and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches as secondary to tinnitus.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Board has granted service connection for low back, neck, and headache disabilities based on continuity of symptomatology since service.,Service treatment records show the Veteran experienced back pain during service in 1986 and 1988. Post-service treatment records confirm a current disability.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for migraine headaches due to new and material evidence, but further development is needed before readjudicating the underlying merits of the claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to substantiate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining complete STRs and private treatment records. The Veteran will be scheduled for examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran has migraine headaches that are the result of disease or injury incurred during active military service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches are incurred in active service and granted service connection for this condition. The claim of service connection for GERD is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches, which were manifested by severe pain, blurry vision, and vertigo occurring at least every two months, meet the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation from May 9, 2002 to July 27, 2005.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Headaches as a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness, and Chronic Fibromyalgia have been granted. The effective dates are based on the date of receipt of the claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities, as well as for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, are being remanded for additional development. The Veteran is also requested to provide the names and addresses of any private or VA medical providers who have provided treatment since November 2009.