Migraines & headaches decisions — 2011

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for epilepsy, a facial scar, depression, headaches, ptosis, and miosis due to lack of clear and unmistakable evidence that these conditions were aggravated by service.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability ratings for headaches and sinusitis have been granted, but the Board has determined that further development is needed due to recent symptom worsening and lack of recent treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development of his claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder with headaches is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and determine the nature of his current condition.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a skull fracture or residuals thereof, and the Veteran's headaches did not manifest within the applicable presumptive period. The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to his service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including Social Security Administration records, VA medical records from specific time periods, and a statement from his private health caregiver regarding headaches. The case is therefore being remanded for these purposes.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, as it has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's current symptoms, including headaches and memory loss, are not related to his service or an in-service head injury. The scalp lesion was also determined to be unrelated to the in-service trauma.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of these claims, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and scheduling a VA examination for PTSD and headaches.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has determined that the evidence supports a higher 30 percent rating for his migraines, but not a 50 percent rating due to lack of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional information from Social Security Administration (SSA). The case will be reconsidered with these updates.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining additional records. The appellant's claims for service connection for TBI and headaches are pending.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches and PTSD, finding the Veteran's claims unsupported by credible evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and development of records. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Veteran's claims for headaches, bilateral foot disability, and upper respiratory disability were denied as not supported by medical evidence.,No service connection was granted for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need for additional information and examination regarding the Veteran's claims, particularly those related to service connection under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right shoulder impingement syndrome, left foot sesamoid fracture, status post right knee arthroscopy, allergic rhinitis, and migraine cephalalgia. The evaluations were found to be noncompensable under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's headaches have been rated at 10 percent prior to September 2, 2009, and increased to 30 percent thereafter. The rating of 30 percent is effective from September 2, 2009.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, fatigue, and joint pain were denied as new and material evidence was not provided. The claim for increased evaluations for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine is pending in the REMAND portion.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete service treatment records and an inadequate VA examination for tinnitus.