Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's migraine headaches were incurred during active duty and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims of service connection for Meniere's syndrome and migraine headaches can be decided.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions. The claims will be reconsidered based on all applicable laws and regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and headaches and dizziness, finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities or a relationship to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, skin cancer, and a psychiatric disability (PTSD). The veteran does not have migraine headaches. For skin cancer, there is no evidence of current disability or previous removal. For PTSD, the veteran has depression but no diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim. The appeal was dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a head injury and residuals of an injury to the left elbow, finding no evidence linking these conditions to active military service. The claim for initial compensable rating for scar over right eye is pending due to lack of recent VA examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across the board. The Board found no evidence of chronic conditions or injuries during service, and there was insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between any current disabilities and military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the veteran with an opportunity to provide information about any outstanding records.

The veteran's claims for increased disability rating and service connection were denied. The Board found that her headaches did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, and her claim of an undiagnosed illness was not supported by evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for the residuals of a head injury, claimed as headaches. The veteran's current diagnosed headaches are etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim for service connection of migraine headaches and new and material evidence has been received. The residuals of a concussion resulting from VA medical treatment are also addressed, but the specific service connection theory is not specified.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA examination reports and treatment records.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected bilateral otitis media warrants a maximum 10 percent rating since November 3, 1993. The claim for higher ratings was denied as there is no evidence of hearing loss or other complications warranting an increased evaluation.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for updated medical records, regulatory changes in spine rating criteria, and recent testimony indicating increased severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury is being remanded to the RO for further examination and opinion.

The Board found no evidence of hypertension or sinusitis with headaches during service and denied the veteran's claims.,There is insufficient medical evidence to establish a connection between current conditions and service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for an increased rating for his headaches and service connection for a major depressive disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or to his service-connected headache disability.

The Board found no evidence of a service-connected back disorder, headache disorder, or psychiatric disability based on the appellant's claimed incident. The claims were denied.

The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings were granted, with a rating of 10 percent assigned for his service-connected probable post-concussion, vascular type headaches with intermittent blurry vision.