Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his service-connected vascular headaches, including whether he experiences prostrating attacks. The RO will then readjudicate the issue and provide a supplemental statement of the case if necessary.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hair loss, headaches, and dizziness are service-connected as presumptive conditions related to Gulf War Service.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent disabling.,Service connection for allergic reactions, memory loss, joint pain, headaches, skin rash, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction (attributed to PTSD) was denied.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the residuals of dental trauma and headaches, finding that there was no evidence to support such ratings.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining verification of her military service and providing the veteran with VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of her claimed disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of metal fume fever and tinnitus, as well as his other disability claims. The decision is final due to lack of appeal.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a stroke and migraine headaches. The evidence does not support finding that these conditions are related to service or secondary to her service-connected thyroid cancer.

The Board found that the evidence did not show a current disability related to service, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, vertigo, and a heart disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The veteran's cerebral concussion with headaches is currently rated at 10 percent disabling. He also received a temporary total rating for hospitalization from November 23 to December 22, 1989.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disorder, or migraine headaches that were incurred in service.,The veteran's statements regarding stressors during service were deemed insufficient and not credible.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for service-connected migraine headaches, effective from May 29, 1999. The veteran's condition is characterized by characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average several times a month.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and adjudication, including the consideration of her claims for increased ratings for service-connected disabilities and a TDIU. The RO must also obtain all relevant medical records and conduct a VA examination to assess the impact of her service-connected conditions on her employability.

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

The veteran's service-connected scar of the scalp and forehead is granted a 10 percent evaluation effective March 7, 2002. The residuals of his maxillary fracture are also granted but with no compensable rating.

The Board has determined that the appeal is dismissed due to a lack of timely substantive appeal for the initial evaluation of acne vulgaris. The remaining issues are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for headaches or right knee disability.

The veteran's claims for secondary service connection for headaches resulting from sinusitis and increased evaluations for her service-connected sinusitis and cervical spine disability prior to October 1, 2001 were denied. The RO confirmed the current evaluation of 30% for sinusitis but did not increase it further. Service connection for degenerative changes to the cervical spine was severed effective October 1, 2001.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking these headaches to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current migraine headaches and finds no evidence linking his current headache disorder to service, including a motor vehicle accident. As such, the claim for service connection is denied.