Migraines & headaches decisions — 2014

The Board found that the Veteran did not have additional disability due to VA treatment for headaches, bilateral elbow disabilities, or cervical spine disabilities. The claims were denied as there was no evidence of causation.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder, neuropathy of the lower extremities (right and left), migraines, and nephrolithiasis have been granted service connection. The Veteran is assigned a 40 percent disability rating for his bilateral foot disorder, effective August 6, 2014.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities have resulted in a rating of 90 percent, which is the highest possible under current regulations. The Board has determined that this rating is correct and no higher rating can be granted based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tension headaches and lentigo were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the frequency or severity of her headaches, nor did it demonstrate severe economic inadaptability due to her headaches.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain relevant service and private treatment records, particularly those pertaining to the Veteran's Army Reserve service and his back injury. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to assess any current headache disorder. The claims will be readjudicated after all evidence is considered.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his cervical spine and lumbosacral spine disabilities were denied. The claim for a higher rating for cutaneous neuritis of the left thigh was also denied as it is already at its maximum allowable rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine disability and headaches, finding that there is no credible evidence linking these disabilities to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's right knee disorder is not service-connected, but her migraine headaches are found to be related to service.,Service connection for migraine headaches has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of the evidence.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, migraine disorder, and jaw disorder. After considering all of the evidence, including a private medical opinion linking current disabilities to service trauma, the Board finds in favor of granting these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including issuing a Statement of the Case and scheduling a Travel Board hearing to address all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. Multiple claims are on hold and will be addressed at the hearing.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current respiratory, lung, and headache disorders to his military service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his service and have denied all of his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, depression, migraine headaches, and ilioinguinal neuritis were denied. The claim for hypertension was reopened but not granted. The initial rating for depression prior to April 28, 2009, and the ratings for migraine headaches and ilioinguinal neuritis remain denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches are related to his service. As such, these conditions have been granted as service-connected.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for cervical spine spondylosis.,The Board also found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for headaches as secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for scars of the arms and legs, as well as his reopened claim for service connection for migraine headaches have been granted. The Board found that there is sufficient evidence to establish a link between the current conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and a stomach disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions are attributable to his active service.