Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination to determine the nature, extent, onset, and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, low back disability, chronic headache disability, respiratory symptoms, and chronic fatigue, all of which were deemed to be related to undiagnosed illnesses. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches, left ankle disabilities, and right ankle disabilities are not service-connected as they were not incurred or aggravated during his active duty.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to insufficient time provided for response and additional development of the claims file.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have an abdominal or liver disorder related to service, and his headache disorder is not related to military service. The psychiatric disorder claim was not addressed as it did not involve a service connection issue.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have not been manifested by completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic adaptability, thus the claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and will be handled by a Veterans Law Judge at the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for scoliosis, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a pre-existing condition of scoliosis prior to service, and her current back disability was not aggravated by military service.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran's headache or psychiatric disorders directly to her military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, claimed as secondary to her service-connected upper back strain, is being remanded due to inadequate VA examination and the need for a new one with full review of the record.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence. The case will be returned to the Board after further action.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO due to scheduling issues for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been withdrawn, thus these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are presumed to have been incurred during her second period of service. The Board has also granted entitlement to service connection for a disability manifested by nausea and syncope (blackouts), which is presumed to have been incurred during her second period of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are not properly adjudicated due to procedural issues, and thus remands the case back to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and employment information to determine the current severity of her service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, severe headaches, bilateral numbness in upper and lower extremities (hands and feet), acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder, and skin cancer. The evidence did not establish a current disability or link to service.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for a cervical spine disorder, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection in any of these cases.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's weight loss disorder, headache disorder, erectile dysfunction, and insomnia are secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current Lyme disease or any residuals thereof, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's currently diagnosed chronic headaches are related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.