Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding her claimed cervical spine injury, migraine headaches, depression, and left side numbness and tingling. The Board will determine if these conditions are related to her military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an extension of her period of eligibility for receiving educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code (Montgomery GI Bill) beyond September 24, 2004 due to a lack of medical evidence showing that she was prevented from initiating or completing a program of education during the delimiting period.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability is being remanded as the medical evidence does not clearly establish that his service-connected chronic headaches alone render him unemployable.

The veteran's headaches are not shown to be related to his active duty service and are not considered a manifestation of undiagnosed illness. The anterior communicating artery aneurysm and left middle cerebral artery aneurysm are also not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for neck pain and muscle tension headaches are granted, but his claims for right hip condition and right hand condition are denied.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches, heart disease, and cervical spine disability. The veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a pre-existing condition or aggravation during service.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including VA examinations and additional medical records.

The veteran is seeking a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes due to multiple non-service connected disabilities that prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The case is being remanded for further examination and evaluation of his disabilities.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to a lack of compliance with instructions in a joint motion. The veteran is required to undergo VA examinations and provide any pertinent evidence.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and light-headedness/dizziness, as well as other conditions. The reasons were that the veteran's current complaints are not related to any in-service injury or event.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of April 9, 1999 for TDIU due to lack of factual ascertainability prior to that date.

The VA granted service connection and a 10% rating for headaches effective March 11, 2004. The veteran's cold injury residuals were already in place prior to this date.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have migraine headaches, liver disease, allergic rhinitis, bleeding gums, or hemorrhoids due to an undiagnosed illness incurred during his service in the Persian Gulf. The claims for these conditions are denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking them to service.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development of evidence, including obtaining medical records and providing notification under relevant laws.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury, including a headache disorder; residuals of a right hip injury; and residuals of an injury to the chin. The Board found no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a migraine headache disability related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches and an ear infection, finding no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, s/p removal right orbital tumor and bilateral ankle disorder. The claims seeking to reopen the left and right knee disorders were also denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The Board dismissed the motion for CUE because it did not meet the requirements set forth in Rule 1404(b). The veteran's claims were based on a direct service connection and no exposure basis was provided.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for further investigation by medical professionals.