Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran did not have a chronic headache disability incurred or aggravated during service and denied his claims for service connection. His claim for tinnitus was also denied as there is no legal basis to assign separate evaluations.

The veteran's claim for increased ratings for his headaches was denied. Prior to October 14, 2004, the VA determined that a rating in excess of 10 percent was not warranted due to insufficient evidence of prostrating attacks. Since October 14, 2004, the VA found no basis to grant a higher rating as his headaches did not meet the criteria for very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss disability and bilateral hip disorder. The decision also addressed a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss.

The veteran's service records do not show any diagnosed respiratory, knee, ankle, arthritis, urinary tract infection, low back strain, eye condition, migraine headaches, or stomach conditions. The VA examinations and treatment records also did not provide evidence of these conditions during the appeal period. As such, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has granted a 50% disability rating for the veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, finding that they are very frequent and severely impact her ability to work. The 10% disability rating for complex regional pain syndrome of the left foot remains unchanged.

The veteran's TDIU claim was denied as the evidence did not show he became unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities during the year prior to filing his claim.

The veteran's service-connected tension headaches are rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating or for a TDIU based on his service-connected disability alone.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support service connection for tinnitus or headache. The appellant's claims are denied.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The appeal is REMANDED to the RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a cold injury, residuals of a concussion, right side paralysis due to cervical spine disability, degenerative changes with radiculopathy, status post C3 through C7 laminectomies and facet fusion. The decision also noted that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for headaches.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, renal failure/kidney disorder, hypertension, headache disorder, epistaxis, and dizziness are all denied as there is no credible evidence of a verified stressor event in service that would support these diagnoses.

The veteran is seeking service connection for migraine headaches and subarachnoid hemorrhage secondary to arteriovenous malformation, claimed as residuals of a head injury. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims can be fully adjudicated.

The Board found no evidence of a service connection for the veteran's claimed sleep disorder and headaches, as they are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have residuals of meningitis or any other claimed conditions due to service. The claims were denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and the need to obtain medical opinions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic cough, headaches, fatigue, and joint pain have been partially granted due to presumed undiagnosed illness related to his military service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War. The veteran is still seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis of the left hand, a disability of the feet, headaches, and sinusitis as there was no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year post-service.,There is no indication that any of the disabilities were incurred during active duty.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for both the service connection claim for headaches and the initial rating claim for CVID. The veteran will need to provide additional medical records, and a VA examination will be scheduled to address these issues.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim and determined that new evidence supports a finding of service connection for residuals of a head injury, including headaches. The condition is not considered to be directly related to service.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected headaches, secondary to a sinus fracture. This is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 8100.