Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Parkinson's disease, memory problems, headaches, and loss of smell are related to his service. The examiner found no evidence linking these conditions specifically to a spinal tap performed during service.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as he did not have any additional residuals of a head injury other than the scars and migraine aura for which service connection is already in effect.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, and the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spondylosis is denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran has a headache disorder as a result of head injury in service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased disability ratings have been dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing his appeals.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for tinea pedis and onychomycosis, status post total matrixectomies, bilateral feet was granted.,Service connection for hypertension, to include due to Agent Orange exposure, chronic headaches, and sinusitis were all denied.

The Veteran's genital herpes has not required continuous therapy and is controlled without medication, thus no compensable evaluation can be granted.,There is insufficient evidence to establish that the Veteran incurred sinusitis or headaches in service, or that they are directly related to her service-connected nasal fracture. The Veteran's current sinusitis and headaches may also be attributed to other causes not related to her service.

The Board found that there is no credible and competent evidence linking the Veteran's current headaches to his service, including a head injury in 1983. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any currently diagnosed back disability, headache disability, and residuals of CS gas exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability and a headache disorder, finding that there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to his service-connected eye disability or military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including severe DJD of the left shoulder status post total left shoulder arthroplasty and cervicalgia. The remaining issues are pending further review.

The Veteran's claimed conditions are found to be due to known clinical diagnoses and not attributable to an undiagnosed illness related to Gulf War service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issue of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity during a hearing before the Board. The remaining issues are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 10 percent, the lowest available rating under Diagnostic Code 8100. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected VA pension benefits is denied as he did not serve during a period of war and thus does not meet the basic eligibility requirements.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for headaches has been remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. The Board will provide an adequate examination and consider whether the Veteran's headaches are related to his active service, specifically any concussion he suffered during service.

The Board has determined that dysthymia is attributable to service and granted service connection for this condition.,Service connection was denied for psychological factors affecting migraine headaches as these are not considered a separate disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, diabetes mellitus, vision problems, and headaches. Headaches were found to have had their onset in service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spine disability and headaches, finding that these conditions are related to his active duty service. The Veteran's right and left hand disabilities remain in appellate status.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and headaches are not related to service.,Left first toe arthritis and bunion were manifested more than one year after service and are not related to service or to service-connected disability.