Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Board has granted service connection for low back, neck, and headache disabilities based on continuity of symptomatology since service.,Service treatment records show the Veteran experienced back pain during service in 1986 and 1988. Post-service treatment records confirm a current disability.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for migraine headaches due to new and material evidence, but further development is needed before readjudicating the underlying merits of the claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to substantiate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining complete STRs and private treatment records. The Veteran will be scheduled for examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran has migraine headaches that are the result of disease or injury incurred during active military service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches are incurred in active service and granted service connection for this condition. The claim of service connection for GERD is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches, which were manifested by severe pain, blurry vision, and vertigo occurring at least every two months, meet the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation from May 9, 2002 to July 27, 2005.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Headaches as a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness, and Chronic Fibromyalgia have been granted. The effective dates are based on the date of receipt of the claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities, as well as for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, are being remanded for additional development. The Veteran is also requested to provide the names and addresses of any private or VA medical providers who have provided treatment since November 2009.

The Veteran's headaches and hallux valgus of the left foot have not met the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for migraine headaches is remanded due to the need for a comprehensive VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected interstitial lung disease with COPD and migraine headaches, combined with his need for regular aid and attendance due to his vocal cord polyps and laryngeal cancer, meet the criteria for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability (claimed as neck disability). The claims for service connection for quadrilateral numbness and headaches, both claimed as secondary to a cervical spine disability, are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected chronic headaches is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of relevant VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings are being remanded to obtain updated VA examinations and any outstanding medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been rated at 30 percent since April 2, 2008. The Board finds that the evidence does not support an evaluation in excess of this rating.

The Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for his tension headaches from April 13, 2006.,He is not entitled to a higher than 30 percent rating since June 25, 2007.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a dental condition characterized by jaw pain, bruxism and headaches. The RO has only addressed whether service connection is warranted for compensation purposes. The case is REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC) in Washington, DC.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his Vocational Rehabilitation folder and a VA examination to assess the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic pituitary adenoma, chronic hypopituitarism, and chronic headaches were denied as there is no evidence of asbestos exposure or any other link to his military service.