Migraines & headaches decisions — 2012

The Veteran's migraine headaches have not been manifested by completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic adaptability, thus the claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and will be handled by a Veterans Law Judge at the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for scoliosis, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a pre-existing condition of scoliosis prior to service, and her current back disability was not aggravated by military service.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran's headache or psychiatric disorders directly to her military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, claimed as secondary to her service-connected upper back strain, is being remanded due to inadequate VA examination and the need for a new one with full review of the record.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence. The case will be returned to the Board after further action.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO due to scheduling issues for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been withdrawn, thus these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are presumed to have been incurred during her second period of service. The Board has also granted entitlement to service connection for a disability manifested by nausea and syncope (blackouts), which is presumed to have been incurred during her second period of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are not properly adjudicated due to procedural issues, and thus remands the case back to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and employment information to determine the current severity of her service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, severe headaches, bilateral numbness in upper and lower extremities (hands and feet), acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder, and skin cancer. The evidence did not establish a current disability or link to service.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for a cervical spine disorder, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection in any of these cases.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's weight loss disorder, headache disorder, erectile dysfunction, and insomnia are secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current Lyme disease or any residuals thereof, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's currently diagnosed chronic headaches are related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's migraines have been evaluated under the criteria for migraine headaches. Prior to August 20, 2007, his migraines did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent. As of August 20, 2007, they did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, separate from her already service-connected allergy/sinus condition with headaches, is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran had a history of migraines in service and continues to experience them post-service, which supports granting service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran has a residual scar on the center of his head secondary to a head injury sustained in active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for reimbursement of private medical expenses incurred at Mobile Providence Hospital on March 27, 2008 due to lack of prior authorization and because the treatment was not for a service-connected disability or an emergency condition.