Migraines & headaches decisions — 2018

The Board has dismissed all appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of her claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, including headaches and memory loss, has been reopened. The Veteran was found to have chronic headaches as a result of his TBI. However, there is insufficient evidence to establish current disabilities for memory loss or difficulty concentrating related to the TBI.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disability manifested by vertigo, dizziness and headaches is not related to in-service anthrax vaccinations.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for nightmare disorder, and the effective date for a 20 percent rating for residuals of excisional biopsy, granulomatous, buccal sulcus, right side of mouth is not warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, finding that they are related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. Service connection was denied for gastrointestinal disorder due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the condition and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, and CFS as claimed. The evidence shows complaints of fatigue but no diagnosis of these conditions during or after service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for colon cancer, squamous cell carcinoma of the finger, a headache disability, and a mental disorder due to exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune. The evidence does not establish that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for TBI and headaches. The service connection claims for dental trauma, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been denied as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including a left shoulder condition and respiratory disorder, are not service-connected. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or exposure to known risk factors.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and SMC were denied. The Board found that the current ratings adequately reflect his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inconsistencies in a previous opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed headache disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, including a new VA PTSD examination and a VA examination of his back condition, migraine headaches, and vertigo.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for service connection of headaches and a vision disability, as well as granting service connection for headaches secondary to PTSD. The increased rating claims for IBS and chronic bronchitis are remanded due to the passage of time since the last VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraine headaches was received on October 27, 2014. The effective date of the increase is set at that time.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis was received on January 16, 2013. The effective date of the increase is set at that time.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, migraines, heart disability, arthritis, and respiratory disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and ear pain were not found to be service-connected as they are not considered disabilities for VA purposes. The Board determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability or an ear pain disorder, and thus denied his claims.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the issue of service connection for migraines as secondary to head injury. As a result, the Board has dismissed this appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to inadequate opinions in a June 2017 VA examination. The Veteran's statements and testimony regarding his service-connected asthma are also to be considered.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no left ear hearing loss disability and concluded that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of sensorineural hearing loss under VA regulations.