Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine whether the Veteran's headaches are related to service or his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his service, including his service in the Persian Gulf War. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection and increased ratings for various disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including VA examinations to determine the etiology of the Veteran's low back disability and the extent and degree of severity of his migraine headaches.

The Board found that the reduction in the rating for migraine headaches from 50 percent to 10 percent was proper, as evidenced by improvement in symptoms and VA treatment records showing reduced frequency of prostrating attacks.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions due to service, and therefore denied all claims for service connection.

The Veteran is granted service connection for aggravation of a heart disability and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine with headaches prior to November 26, 2007. From that date, he is entitled to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches and decreased vision secondary to Meniere's disease was denied as there is no current chronic headache or vision disorder found on examination, and the examiner could not provide an opinion without resorting to speculation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a scar of the left hand is dismissed due to withdrawal. The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was denied as there is no credible evidence linking his current headaches to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of the medical evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches are attributed to a known clinical diagnosis of tension-type/muscle-contraction headaches. The claim for increased evaluations for his colitis and migratory arthritis is denied as the evidence does not support higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a search of the Veteran's service records and exposure to chemical and biological agents at Dugway Proving Grounds. Additional medical opinions are also needed regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including contacting National Guard units and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of service connection for depression and headaches are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's claims regarding the reopening of service connection for residuals of a back injury, migraine headaches, and schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia are being remanded due to incomplete records and procedural issues.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and his lumbar spine disability is rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of these disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule him for VA examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, a right shoulder disorder, and a left knee disorder. The Veteran's current conditions are related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not ready for appellate review and requires additional development.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and related secondary claims, including alcohol abuse disorder, gastrointestinal disability, and headaches. The decision was based on the absence of a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's headaches, which were previously rated at 10 percent since October 15, 2001, are now rated at 30 percent effective July 29, 2010. The Board found that the headaches meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating due to their frequency and severity.