Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for prostate conditions, kidney stones, hematuria, urinary tract infection, cystitis, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and headaches. The evidence did not establish a direct relationship between these disabilities and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's headaches are related to his in-service exposure at Camp Lejeune and whether he has any residual disability from that exposure.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, left lower extremity/left ankle condition (crush injury), and bilateral pes planus are all rated at the maximum available under their respective diagnostic codes. The Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted for each of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and knee disabilities, were denied as the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

For the entirety of the appeal period extending from June 16, 2009, the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have not been productive of characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over the last several months.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a headache disorder due to potential service connection issues, including consideration of alternative sources of evidence.

The Veteran is seeking to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for residuals of concussion or traumatic brain injury, manifested by symptoms including vision impairment, loss of balance, headaches, dizziness, and memory problems. The Board has determined that additional clinical records from the Naval Hospital in Oakland are needed before deciding whether new and material evidence supports reopening the claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current migraine headaches are related to his service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and headaches, finding that there is no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing conditions or aggravation during service. The Board also found that the current symptoms are not related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no verified stressor event. The Board found that the Veteran did not engage in combat and his statements about a witnessed incident were insufficient to establish the occurrence of the alleged stressor.,Service connection for headaches was dismissed as there was no issue related to this condition on appeal.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, headaches, and blackouts were not found to be related to service. The Board denied the claims for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear dates of service and unobtained service treatment records. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing at the RO. The primary issues are an increased rating for migraines and TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD and migraines are rated at the highest possible levels, with a 70% rating for PTSD and a 50% rating for migraines. The TDIU is granted as well.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for brainstem, cervical spine, and headache disorders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical degenerative joint disease began in service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and migraine headaches have been granted service connection. Other claims of service connection for various disabilities remain pending.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not show entitlement to higher ratings within a year of the date of claim.,An effective date earlier than June 15, 2007 was denied for the 20 percent rating for residuals of a fracture of the left tibia due to lack of medical records in the year prior to the claim.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The claim for higher initial ratings for headaches and degenerative disc disease, thoracolumbar spine remains before the Board.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected tension and migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records.