Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for headaches in November 2004, and new evidence submitted since then does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the underlying claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have headaches or a sleep disorder that are attributable to his active military service, nor were they caused or made worse by any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, allergies, hypertension, scar (upper back), right ear hearing loss, and migraine headaches are all rated at the maximum allowed under their respective diagnostic codes. The Board has not found any additional service-connected conditions or issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of a right thumb disability, left shoulder disability, testicular disability, diabetes mellitus, or migraine headaches in service. The Veteran's current conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's disability rating for his vascular headaches (previously diagnosed as tension headaches) was denied, with the Board finding that the symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, and his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, headache disorder, and diabetes mellitus were also denied as there was no credible evidence to support their service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing at the RO, and the Veteran's claims of service connection for migraine headaches, left knee disability, and right elbow disability will be reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service verification and private treatment records. The Veteran is also to be scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and increased the Veteran's disability rating for left eye maculopathy with headaches and blurred vision to 20 percent effective from May 20, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral feet is service-connected due to exposure to jet fuel during his military service. The benign cranial tumor, headaches, and bilateral eye disability are not found to be related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's headaches and sleep apnea did not manifest during or as a result of active military service, thus denying service connection for these conditions.

The Board granted the Veteran's request to reopen her claim for service connection for recurrent headaches and determined that it was related to her service-connected obstructive/restrictive lung disease. However, the Board denied her claim for service connection for atopic dermatitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches are incurred during wartime service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's right hand strain, left wrist and hand disorder, headaches, and pelvic disorder are all found to be caused by or aggravated by her service-connected low back disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right wrist disorder, lumbar and cervical spine conditions, and other issues, have been granted. The effective date for the increased ratings is February 2002.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including obtaining VA medical records and providing the Veteran with a statement of the case on the claim for service connection for hepatitis A and B.

The Board has denied service connection for scoliosis, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's scoliosis was not incurred or aggravated during service, her headaches were not caused by military service, and there is no evidence linking the current psychiatric condition to service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including a VA examination for his headaches and an updated review of the claim file.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of head injuries and facial spasms and cluster headaches, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are not related to his active service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 30% disability evaluation for chronic migraine headaches was denied as the initial claim for service connection had already become final.