Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and an increased rating for his fracture of the right fifth metatarsal have been denied. The claim for service connection for migraine headaches was reopened, but not granted as new and material evidence was not presented. The claim for an increased rating for the fracture of the right fifth metatarsal was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability related to his period of active duty service for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine arthritis with myofascitis, headaches, or urinary frequency. The evidence is insufficient to establish service connection for any of these conditions.

The veteran's pain disorder, manifested by headaches and associated with psychological factors and a history of traumatic encephalopathy, is currently rated at 30 percent. The VA finds that the veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating due to his current level of functional impairment.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including stomach complaints, pain of multiple joints, fatigue, headaches, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The appeals are based on new evidence that was not previously considered.

The Board finds that the veteran's headaches with syncope do not warrant a rating greater than 10 percent, as his disability is not productive of prostrating attacks and may be due to nonservice-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including a Gulf War physical examination.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of hands and feet, finding it likely related to exposure to cold during military service. The other claims remain pending.

The veteran appealed for increased ratings and service connection for various disabilities, including low back disability. The appeal was dismissed due to the veteran's death.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a cerebral concussion do not warrant an increased rating beyond the current 10 percent.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for multinodular goiter, with hyperprolactinemia and empty sella syndrome is denied. The claim for a compensable rating for headaches is granted.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches and assigned a 10 percent rating effective from October 17, 2000. The appeal is remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have diagnosed conditions for which service connection can be granted, including cold injury residuals of the hands and feet, a back disorder, an ankle disorder, headaches, or a skin disorder. The claims are denied.

The Board has determined that further action is required to comply with the VA's duty to assist in the development of the veteran's claim, including obtaining an adequate VA examination for her claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, including right ear hearing loss, bilateral knee condition, bilateral ankle condition, and headaches. The claims are therefore denied.

The veteran's disabilities, including his service-connected eye disorders and bilateral hearing loss, do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for arthritis of the left foot and reopened the claim for service connection for headaches. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the existence and etiology of any currently manifested neck disorder, back disorder, right shoulder disorder, bilateral arm disorders, post-traumatic headaches, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date, finding that the January 1985 rating decision is final and does not contain CUE. The June 1997 grant of service-connected benefits was based on new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board denied an increased rating for headaches, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on the current criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected headache disorder, finding that the current rating adequately reflects the severity and impact of his condition.