Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing headache disability did not increase in severity during military service and thus, service connection for headaches is denied.

The veteran's dysthymic disorder, diagnosed as a result of her Gulf War service, is granted service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for retinal migraines, also claimed as a right eye disorder, is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examination.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluation due to a lack of examination records, and requests that additional development be conducted.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected left eye disorder and headaches.,The veteran's left eye disorder is currently rated at 40 percent, while his headaches are rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for headaches from December 21, 1996 to March 27, 2003 and a rating in excess of 30 percent for headaches from March 27, 2003. The current severity of his service-connected non-migraine headaches is fully contemplated by the existing 30 percent evaluation.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for disability compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding that his chronic headaches and residuals of injuries to the neck, shoulders, knees, left elbow, and lower back did not result from VA medical care.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and migraine headaches, with a rating of 30 percent for migraine headaches.

The Board found that the veteran's head injury residuals did not increase in severity during service and concluded that there was no aggravation of his pre-existing condition. Therefore, the claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, to include headaches, is denied.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for hearing loss disability due to a lack of current VA audiological examination. The other issues remain under consideration.

The Board has determined that the criteria for a 100 percent rating for service-connected PTSD have been met, and this decision is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's postoperative right inguinal hernia and chronic sinusitis are service-connected, while his claim for a postoperative left inguinal hernia is denied. The tension headaches have been remanded to the RO.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of service-connected hypertension, sarcoidosis, and vascular headaches are being remanded due to the failure to obtain necessary medical records and provide proper VCAA notification.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a liver disorder, residuals of head injury (including headaches), and hemorrhoids. The evidence did not meet the criteria to reopen the claim for a liver disorder, and there was no new or material evidence presented.

The veteran's claims for headaches, joint hematomas with swelling, and chest pain are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The veteran's claims for unspecified joint hematomas with swelling and chest pain are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The veteran's claim for chest pain is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has denied the appellant's attempts to reopen his claims of service connection for migraine headache disorder, personality disorder, and arthritis of wrists, knees, and ankles. The evidence submitted does not meet the criteria for reopening these claims.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and employment information.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, headaches, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. The veteran did not have a pre-existing condition that was aggravated by his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the case is REMANDED for further action.