Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board found no evidence of a right hip disability related to service, and denied the veteran's claims for residuals of a right hip injury, psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and chronic headache disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current disabilities to his period of active service.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the issues are dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for headaches, claimed as due to an in-service head injury.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his sinusitis with headaches and residuals of a left ankle injury, as there was no evidence supporting a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear opinion from a previous VA examination and requests another examination for a detailed history of the veteran's migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA treatment records and requests for additional evidence from private providers.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a disability manifested by loss of brain cells, both claimed as due to undiagnosed illness. The Board found that the veteran did not have current disabilities related to these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various gastrointestinal and cardiovascular conditions were denied as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities related to his service.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service and denied his claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded to the RO for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including VA examinations and additional evidence collection.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to the RO for additional development and consideration.

The Board found no evidence of current arthritis, gout, sinusitis, or headaches related to the veteran's period of service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The veteran is seeking an increased disability rating for his service-connected headaches, which are currently evaluated as noncompensably disabling. The Board has determined that additional development and examination are necessary to properly adjudicate the claim.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeals on all issues, including service connection for migraines, chronic ulcers, and chronic sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder with migraine and paroxysmal headaches, as well as his claim for emphysema due to asbestos exposure. The reasons were that there was no evidence of such conditions in service or within one year post-service.

The Board is unable to make a decision on the service connection claim for cervical spine disorder due to pending development of evidence. The veteran's headaches and scar over his right eye are being remanded for further examination and rating considerations.

The veteran's need for regular aid and attendance, combined with his pronounced low back disability and disabling psychiatric disorder, meets the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastro-intestinal disorder (irritable bowel syndrome), and headaches as secondary to the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder.