Migraines & headaches decisions — 2012

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, finding that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim. The issue is now remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral knee disability, headaches, and left foot disability as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability existed prior to service and was aggravated during service. The headaches, which were noted in service, have not been shown to be caused by service.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for his TDIU benefit, arguing he was unable to work due to service-connected disabilities prior to March 24, 2010. The Board has determined that there is sufficient evidence to suggest the Veteran may have been unemployable by reason of service-connected disabilities prior to this date.

The Veteran seeks service connection for residuals of a head injury, including chronic headaches. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a Travel Board hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the earliest opportunity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting any necessary examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, grand mal seizures, headaches, dizziness, and bilateral hearing loss were all denied as these conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, hypertension, migraines, a heart disorder, asthma, and bilateral lung disorder. The issues were remanded multiple times but ultimately remained denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete Reserve service records and for obtaining up-to-date VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been granted, with a 20 percent rating effective July 26, 2006.

The Veteran's initial compensable (30%) disability rating for residual headaches due to an allergic reaction to the Anthrax vaccine is granted, while service connection for intermittent gross hematuria and intermittent flank pain remains denied.

The Veteran has a combined rating of 80% for service-connected disabilities and is employed in suitable employment, thus meeting the criteria to deny his request for VA vocational rehabilitation benefits.

The Veteran's headaches were not found to be incurred in or aggravated by active military service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's headaches are related to service and the claim for service connection is granted. The claims for left ear hearing loss disability and psychiatric condition are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis with vertigo and headaches, finding that the Veteran's preexisting conditions were aggravated during his active duty service.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining service treatment records from his period of ACDUTRA and arranging for VA examinations to address the etiology of his left knee disability and migraine headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, a headache disability, and primary insomnia. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his military service.