Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his residuals of a nose injury (including headaches), the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's service-connected deviated nasal septum is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,External hemorrhoids are currently noncompensable, and the Board finds no basis to grant a compensable disability rating.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected chronic headaches and denied the claim.

The Veteran's GERD, chronic allergic rhinitis, left foot condition, and migraine headaches are all service-connected. The GERD is rated at 10 percent; the chronic allergic rhinitis, left foot condition, and migraine headaches are not compensably service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 50 percent rating for service-connected migraine headaches is granted as of August 5, 2003.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, back disorder, right and left arm disorders, skin disorder, headache disorder, and sinus disorder were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities related to these issues.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability and associated tension headaches were evaluated, but the cervical spine disability was not granted an increased rating. The Veteran received a separate 50% rating for his service-connected tension headaches.

The Veteran's asthma with chest pain and migraine headaches are related to her period of military service, while the remaining claims have been withdrawn.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for further development of the record, including obtaining recent VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting congenital fusion of the C2-3 vertebrae with degenerative disc disease at C3 through C7 was aggravated during service, and his headaches are secondary to his cervical spine disability. The Veteran's dorsal (thoracic) spine disorder is also considered secondary to his cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic headaches have been rated at 10 percent since February 6, 1997.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an examination regarding whether the Veteran's sinusitis and headaches are related to his military service. The issues of service connection remain pending.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for tension headaches, finding that his current headaches are related to in-service complaints and thus incurred in service.

The Veteran's claimed urinary conditions, kidney stones, hematuria, urinary tract infections, cystitis, peptic ulcer disease, and headaches are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking them to his active service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for heartburn, fatigue, and headaches due to undiagnosed illness. The Veteran needs further examination and opinion regarding these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability is not service-connected, and his claim for residuals of a brain injury (to include headaches) was denied due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 50 percent since December 9, 2009. Prior to that date, his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to their infrequent and short duration.

The Veteran's service-connected vascular and migraine headaches have been rated at a 30 percent since the pendency of his claim, resolving his appeal for increased ratings.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the claims for increased ratings and service connection are not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of headaches other than those associated with allergic rhinitis and episodic sinusitis. Therefore, service connection for this issue is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with an opportunity to respond.