Migraines & headaches decisions — 2011

The Veteran's headaches and hallux valgus of the left foot have not met the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for migraine headaches is remanded due to the need for a comprehensive VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected interstitial lung disease with COPD and migraine headaches, combined with his need for regular aid and attendance due to his vocal cord polyps and laryngeal cancer, meet the criteria for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability (claimed as neck disability). The claims for service connection for quadrilateral numbness and headaches, both claimed as secondary to a cervical spine disability, are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected chronic headaches is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of relevant VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings are being remanded to obtain updated VA examinations and any outstanding medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been rated at 30 percent since April 2, 2008. The Board finds that the evidence does not support an evaluation in excess of this rating.

The Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for his tension headaches from April 13, 2006.,He is not entitled to a higher than 30 percent rating since June 25, 2007.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a dental condition characterized by jaw pain, bruxism and headaches. The RO has only addressed whether service connection is warranted for compensation purposes. The case is REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC) in Washington, DC.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his Vocational Rehabilitation folder and a VA examination to assess the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic pituitary adenoma, chronic hypopituitarism, and chronic headaches were denied as there is no evidence of asbestos exposure or any other link to his military service.

The Veteran is diagnosed with tension headaches that are etiologically related to active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran does not have a chronic disorder manifested by bilateral knee disability, right sciatica, or headaches. The Board finds that the claims for these conditions must be denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not service connected due to lack of evidence showing a direct link between his in-service head injury and current symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, which is secondary to his service-connected migraine headaches, has been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and TMJ disorder do not warrant a compensable rating at any time during the period covered by this appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not show that they meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating of 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to the need for a VA examination and the obtaining of relevant medical records.

The Board has determined that there is a need to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection.