Migraines & headaches decisions — 2014

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, appendicitis/appendectomy, and headaches due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's STRs showed some complaints related to his back and head but no chronic issues were noted. His current symptoms are not supported by medical evidence connecting them to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of his claimed conditions, including athletes feet, hypertension, head injury, migraine headaches, chronic eye condition, back condition, arthritis (claimed as arthritis of the back, shoulders, hips, and legs), and chronic pain in both hips. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has dismissed the petition to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for migraine headaches. The Veteran's spouse was added as a dependent effective August 1, 2007, but he disagrees with this effective date and seeks an earlier one.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a video conference Board hearing in Washington DC. The claims will be returned to the Board after the hearing.

The Veteran's service connection claim for the residuals of traumatic brain injury, including headaches and memory loss, is granted as his TBI is found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to her military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia (including headaches) and chronic fatigue syndrome have been granted effective July 28, 2008. The effective dates for the grants of service connection are earlier than initially requested by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases, including a penile cyst. The Veteran's currently diagnosed penile benign cyst is not caused by his service-connected gonorrhea from over 40 years ago.

The Board has remanded the case for a comprehensive VA examination to accurately determine and delineate all the residuals of the right facial zygomatic fracture, including which symptoms over the course of the appeal are specifically attributable to each identified residual. The appellant must be provided with an SSOC summarizing the evidence and applicable law.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain SSA records, VA treatment records, and examinations of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The issues on appeal include reopening a claim of service connection for headaches, increased ratings for residuals of laceration of the left arm and hypertension, and entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for migraine headaches has been remanded due to the need for additional development. The appeal seeking a TDIU rating was withdrawn prior to decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted, and his TDIU claim was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches is being remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for a thorough review of his medical history, including his head injuries during active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including migraine headaches and skin disorders. The decision did not address whether any of these conditions were related to his military service or exposure.

The Veteran's headaches, as a residual of an in-service head injury, are rated at the highest possible level (50%) due to very frequent prostrating attacks.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to the appellant's failure to provide necessary identifying information and releases for critical evidence.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and denied his claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability. The evidence does not support a finding that either condition is related to active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran's headaches are not related to her military service and denied her claim for service connection. The coccyx disability was granted a 10% rating, effective from when the claim was received.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the case is being remanded to the AOJ for scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal as there is no remaining controversy or justiciable claim regarding a 30 percent evaluation for migraines prior to October 30, 2012.