Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The veteran's headaches, epigastric pain, multiple joint pain, and fatigue are manifestations of his service-connected fibromyalgia. Therefore, these conditions cannot be separately service connected.

The veteran's PTSD was granted a 100% disability rating effective December 11, 2001. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected post-traumatic headaches do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as there is no evidence of multi-infarct dementia or other neurological impairment associated with brain trauma.

The veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and loss of balance secondary to Agent Orange exposure have been denied as there is no competent medical evidence showing these conditions are due to such exposure.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including the submission of additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for headaches with blurred vision, sensitivity to the ears and scalp, and hand tremors. The effective date claim was also denied as there is no evidence showing compensable headaches prior to July 2, 2001.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic headaches and the issue of service connection for residuals of a left leg injury is remanded for further development.

The veteran's claimed conditions, including sinusitis, headaches, blurred vision, deviated nasal septum, and a neck disorder are not service-connected as they were not incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board found that the veteran's headaches, claimed as due to undiagnosed illness from service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War, were not incurred or aggravated by active duty and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete notice and potential missing medical records. The veteran's claims of service connection for migraine headaches, increased rating for PTSD, and TDIU are now pending.

The veteran's service connection claim for headaches is granted as the condition began during active duty. The claim for irregular menstrual cycles is denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition that resulted from service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain VA treatment records and service medical records, as well as a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for an ulcer disorder, headaches, and a knee disorder. The veteran's scarlet fever was not found to be related to her military service. Service connection for a back disorder was also denied.

The veteran's claim for a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only was denied because he does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran seeks a higher initial evaluation for his service-connected headache disability. The Board has ordered the case to be remanded due to the need for additional development, including scheduling a VA neurological examination and obtaining more detailed information from the veteran's employer regarding his headaches.

The Board has ordered further development in your case, including obtaining medical records and arranging for an examination. The appeal is currently on hold while the requested development is completed.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the June 2001 denial of an increased rating for migraine headaches due to untimely filing of a substantive appeal. The TDIU claim was also denied as the veteran's combined evaluation did not meet the schedular requirements, and no extraschedular consideration is warranted.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his disabilities, as they do not render him helpless or require assistance with daily activities.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with VCAA notice requirements. The veteran's claims for service connection for a dental condition, headaches, and a cardiac disorder, as well as his application to reopen a claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder claimed as bronchial asthma, will be further addressed.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions did not meet the criteria for service connection due to an undiagnosed illness.