Migraines & headaches decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, hypertension, and an involuntary movement disorder were denied as there was no showing of continuity of symptomatology or a nexus to service. The Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is not presumed due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for duodenal ulcer was granted, with a current rating of 20 percent.,Service connection for tinnitus and migraines were both granted. The Veteran is not shown to have pes planus or flat feet.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches and lumbar spine arthritis are found to be insufficient for a TDIU rating without considering her nonservice-connected conditions. The case is REMANDED for further examination and consideration.

The Board found that the September 2003 Informal Hearing Presentation did not constitute a valid Notice of Disagreement (NOD) to the June 2000 rating decision, and thus, the effective date for the 100 percent schedular rating was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unemployable, and the Board finds that she is not entitled to a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected vascular headaches have been rated at 10 percent since July 2, 2003. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher initial evaluation prior to February 17, 2011.

The Veteran's headaches were rated at a 30% since April 3, 2006 to September 28, 2011. Before that date and after that date, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for any compensable rating.

The Veteran's chloracne is presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to Agent Orange.,Tinnitus, headaches, left eyelid weakness, scars on chest and legs, facial reconstruction scars, and tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and allergic contact dermatitis are all found to be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the appellant and his representative requesting withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claims, including seeking inpatient treatment records from Long Beach Naval Hospital and his personnel file.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral perforated tympanic membranes, tinnitus, and a disability manifested by headaches, dizziness, and lightheadedness were denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for meningitis, migraine headaches, kidney disorder, and grand mal seizures, all claimed as secondary to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The case must be remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and determine the appropriate disposition of his claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the headaches are rated at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's cervical spine disorder, brainstem disorder, and headache disorder. The RO must obtain supplemental opinions from the VA examiners who provided the May 2012 opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, pes planus, headaches, hypertension, and dermatitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his headaches and depression, as well as potential interrelatedness between these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for seborrheic dermatitis of the face and scalp was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or after service. For his headaches, the Board found that while he has been treated for them, they do not meet the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent under DC 8100.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and seizure disorder, finding that these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Board also found that there is no credible evidence linking his current cognitive disorder, mood disorder, and psychotic disorder to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 as he was not entitled to a combined 100% rating for at least ten years prior to his death.

The Veteran seeks service connection for headaches, low back disorder, and right knee disorder. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.,For headaches, the Veteran has provided credible testimony about onset during active duty and ongoing symptoms since separation from service.