Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board found no evidence of additional disability resulting from VA care, and thus denied the claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased ratings of her service-connected migraine headaches, chronic pelvic pain with nerve entrapment and adhesions, and right elbow. The effective date for each condition remains May 16, 2007.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance since a year prior to the date of claim, leading to SMC at the K-1 level from July 29, 2004. After August 31, 2010, he was granted SMC at the L level based on his need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected adjustment disorder, with mixed anxiety, depressed mood and headaches, is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine and tension headaches are currently evaluated at 30 percent, but the Board finds no evidence to support a higher rating. The Veteran's brain cancer is not related to his service or exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for migraine headaches and right shoulder impingement syndrome was denied. However, the RO granted service connection for these conditions and assigned a noncompensable rating prior to November 19, 2007, and increased the rating to 30 percent effective November 19, 2007.

The Board found that the Veteran's hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy were not related to her military service, and denied both claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and renal insufficiency. The RO has not obtained all of the Veteran's private medical records from Dr. Clemis Jackson or his Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits records. These records are necessary to make a full determination on the claims.

The Veteran's chronic headache disability, specifically migraine headaches, has been granted an initial rating of 30 percent since November 2007. The evidence shows the Veteran experiences headaches four to five times per week with some being described as severe about twice per week.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, but denied hypertension and peripheral neuropathy claims. The decision is based on reopening of the headache claim due to new evidence.

The Veteran's hepatitis and cluster headaches have been evaluated, but the issues of bilateral pes planus, left leg disability, and back disability are denied.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus is denied as there is no evidence that preexisting pes planus was aggravated during active military service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury with headaches and finds that new evidence supports this claim, including testimony from the Veteran about in-service head trauma and medical records showing continued headache complaints.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss disability is likely due to noise exposure during active and reserve service. The other claims of service connection for low back condition, tinnitus, and migraine headaches are remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current cervical spine disability and headache disability were not incurred in or aggravated by his active service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine if any current chronic headaches, cavernous sinus tumor, or heart disorder are related to active service or ACDUTRA.

The Veteran's headaches are manifested by constant persistent headaches occurring up to five times weekly, accompanied by severe pain and phonophobia. The Board has determined that the criteria for a 50 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8100 have been met.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for epistaxis and ovarian cysts, as well as her increased rating claims for mitral valve prolapse and migraine headaches. The decision also noted that the Veteran's claim for service connection for epistaxis was reopened on new evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for blurred vision and neurological disorders of the upper and lower extremities as secondary to a head injury in military service. The Veteran's headaches are found to be aggravated by the head injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current left shoulder disability that was incurred or aggravated by service, and the cervical spine disability is not shown to be aggravated during service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for trigeminal neuralgia, finding that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen his claim. The Board also found that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active military service.