Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's migraine headaches were not manifested by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability prior to April 18, 2006. From April 18, 2006 to November 6, 2008, the Veteran's migraine headaches did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's head trauma and hearing loss were not incurred or aggravated by his active duty service, as there was no clear and unmistakable evidence showing pre-existing conditions worsened during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a hearing issue and will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder and migraine headaches are related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected head injury with migraine headaches is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, hypertension, and an involuntary movement disorder were denied as there was no showing of continuity of symptomatology or a nexus to service. The Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is not presumed due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for duodenal ulcer was granted, with a current rating of 20 percent.,Service connection for tinnitus and migraines were both granted. The Veteran is not shown to have pes planus or flat feet.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches and lumbar spine arthritis are found to be insufficient for a TDIU rating without considering her nonservice-connected conditions. The case is REMANDED for further examination and consideration.

The Board found that the September 2003 Informal Hearing Presentation did not constitute a valid Notice of Disagreement (NOD) to the June 2000 rating decision, and thus, the effective date for the 100 percent schedular rating was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unemployable, and the Board finds that she is not entitled to a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected vascular headaches have been rated at 10 percent since July 2, 2003. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher initial evaluation prior to February 17, 2011.

The Veteran's headaches were rated at a 30% since April 3, 2006 to September 28, 2011. Before that date and after that date, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for any compensable rating.

The Veteran's chloracne is presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to Agent Orange.,Tinnitus, headaches, left eyelid weakness, scars on chest and legs, facial reconstruction scars, and tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and allergic contact dermatitis are all found to be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the appellant and his representative requesting withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claims, including seeking inpatient treatment records from Long Beach Naval Hospital and his personnel file.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral perforated tympanic membranes, tinnitus, and a disability manifested by headaches, dizziness, and lightheadedness were denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for meningitis, migraine headaches, kidney disorder, and grand mal seizures, all claimed as secondary to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The case must be remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and determine the appropriate disposition of his claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the headaches are rated at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's cervical spine disorder, brainstem disorder, and headache disorder. The RO must obtain supplemental opinions from the VA examiners who provided the May 2012 opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, pes planus, headaches, hypertension, and dermatitis.