Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, a respiratory disorder, muscle and joint pain with tremors and swelling, headaches, skin rash, stomach disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and dysthymic disorder. The appeal was dismissed for three issues, but the remaining claims were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypercholesterolemia, headaches, and gingivitis were denied. The Board found that hypercholesterolemia is not a disability for VA purposes, the Veteran has a history of headaches since service, and gingivitis is not subject to service connection under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for his cerebrovascular disease and its associated residuals, including dizziness, is granted. He is assigned a minimum of a 10 percent rating effective from November 1, 2007.

The Board has determined that the reductions in disability ratings for migraine headaches and GERD with sliding hiatal hernia were improper, resulting in a void ab initio status. The original disability ratings of 10% have been restored.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of laceration injury to the left hand, right hand scars from animal scratches, and facial injuries from cat scratches have been granted.,Service connection is established for these conditions as they are considered direct service connections.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was denied regarding a compensable rating for his fractured mandible. The issues of service connection for residuals of head trauma and right knee disability were also addressed, but the appeals are resolved as they have been granted elsewhere.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a DRO hearing and potential videoconference hearing. The issues of reopening claims for PTSD, headaches, and medial meniscus tear, left knee are pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's migraines, scars of the right temple and right leg, and low back disability were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU to allow further development.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have current diagnoses of headaches, foot disability, or left knee disability. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for a right eye disability was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for hypertension was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for this condition based on evidence linking it to Agent Orange exposure or as secondary to other conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines, a bilateral foot disorder, stomach and intestinal problems, abdominal pains, and a gynecological disorder. These conditions are presumed to have been incurred due to an undiagnosed illness during military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO due to scheduling issues for a video-conference hearing. The claims for service connection on various conditions are pending.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent effective December 28, 2000.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability and recurrent tension headaches are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss and headaches, both of which he claims are due to exposure to hazardous materials/environmental conditions during service. The Board has remanded the case for additional development including obtaining updated treatment records and addendum opinions from VA examiners.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims, including those related to his right knee disorder, left knee disability, left shoulder disability, and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be incurred in active service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The Board also finds that the Veteran has a current skin disorder related to his in-service rashes, as well as an enlarged prostate gland related to his in-service problems with urination.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for additional medical records. The appellant's claim of service connection for migraine headaches will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.