Migraines & headaches decisions — 2012

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic headaches are not related to his military service and denied this claim. The skin condition claim is pending due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset during or aggravation by service.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines were not found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to October 17, 2011, and no higher than 30 percent thereafter.

The Board found that the appellant's claims for headaches, sinus disability, and scarring of the nose were not supported by credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Board determined that the appellant's account of in-service injuries was inconsistent with the clinical findings at separation from active duty training (ACDUTRA) and his own statements during this time.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches and functional gastrointestinal disorder (IBS) are service-connected as they have been present since active duty, with a continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for thoracolumbar strain and migraine headaches were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO due to her request for a Travel Board hearing.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of a concussion, claimed as headaches and granted an initial rating of 10 percent for cold injury residuals to both feet. The left knee DJD with retained foreign bodies is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraine headaches has been granted, with a 30 percent disability rating effective from August 17, 2011.

The Veteran's muscle and joint pain of the left shoulder is not related to service, but his early degenerative changes in the right hip are considered service-connected.,Fatigue, headaches, and night sweats are all found to be related to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disability, but not for a head injury. The claim for service connection for stroke residuals remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a VA examination and for further development of his claims, including service connection for Horner's Syndrome and related disabilities.

The Veteran's headaches are found to be service-connected, while her tinnitus is not considered service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee disorder, lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, and chronic headaches are not related to service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current conditions, including residuals of pneumonia, headache disability, and throat disability, are related to his service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, and sinusitis. The Veteran's symptoms were continuous since service and are related to his military service.

The Veteran is granted service connection for hemorrhoids and tinnitus, with a non-compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's headaches are rated as 30 percent disabling effective September 16, 2011. The epidermal cyst has been assigned a zero percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased rating claims have been dismissed due to the improper characterization of her issues. The Board does not have jurisdiction over these matters.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claims.

The Veteran's schizophrenia is currently rated as 30 percent disabling, and he is granted a separate 30 percent evaluation for his migraine headaches.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected spinal disability does not result in any of the claimed conditions, and thus these claims are denied.