Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's injuries were not incurred in line of duty, and therefore service connection for the claimed conditions is denied.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, neurological impairment of the lower extremities (including radiculopathy, polyneuropathy and peripheral neuropathy), and headaches are all found to be related to his service-connected chronic low back disability with arthritic changes. The claim for an increased evaluation for the low back disability is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are sufficient to meet the criteria for a TDIU rating, as his combined disability rating is at least 90 percent and he has been found unable to secure or follow any form of substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for vascular headaches, head injuries, and bilateral eye injury. The evidence did not establish a direct relationship between these conditions and service.

The Veteran does not have currently diagnosed disabilities of skin problems, breathing problems, headaches, or fatigue. The Board finds that the Veteran's claims for service connection in these areas are denied.

The Veteran's headache disorder is etiologically related to his service-connected PTSD with depression, adjustment disorder, and anxiety. The Board has granted service connection for the headache disorder as secondary to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and a reevaluation of his service connection and rating claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his active service, and therefore, he is not entitled to service connection for any of these disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and therefore the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a non-VA hospital for treatment of his service-connected conditions were approved due to the nature and severity of his symptoms, which constituted an emergency.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and migraine headaches are found to be related to service, while the sciatica of the lower extremities is not considered secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and a VA examination. The issues of service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and headaches are being considered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his headaches and whether they are related to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records. The issue of entitlement to an increased rating for hypertension remains pending.

The Board finds that the Veteran's headaches are likely due to an injury sustained during service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches in February 2009. The RO has now declined to reopen this claim, finding that no new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, residuals of a head tumor (pituitary adenoma), memory loss secondary to residuals of a head tumor, blindness of the right eye secondary to residuals of a head tumor, and headaches. The decision is based on lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's service records do not show any findings, complaints, symptoms or diagnoses of traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussions. The presumption of soundness applies to TBI and concussions. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the current residuals of a concussion are related to his period of active military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision. The claims for service connection for a left great toe disability and increased ratings for various knee disabilities are dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and headaches are related to his military service, with the hearing loss likely due to noise exposure in service and the headaches potentially linked to a head injury during service. As such, these conditions have been granted service connection.