Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected migraine headaches, finding that the evidence did not show completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board found that the reduction of the rating for migraine headaches from 30 percent to 10 percent was proper based on evidence showing less frequent prostrating attacks.

The Board found that the veteran's fatigue, headaches and joint pain are likely due to an undiagnosed illness incurred during his service in the Persian Gulf War. The benefit of doubt was extended to the veteran.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected upper respiratory condition was granted, with a 30 percent evaluation effective from November 2, 1994.

The veteran's claims for service connection for insomnia, depression, hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux from the upper gastrointestinal, multiple joint pain, and headaches have all been denied. The claim for PTSD was not addressed as it is unclear whether the veteran has this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board finds that the veteran's diagnosed tension headaches were directly incurred in service, resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and opinions regarding the veteran's lung disability and hearing loss.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any headaches, psychiatric disability, and low back disability.

The Board found no evidence of a psychiatric disorder, anxiety, major depression, headaches, or allergic rhinitis during service. The veteran's current conditions are not linked to his active military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing at the RO before a Veterans Law Judge.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence. The issues of service connection for headaches, an increased rating for left knee arthritis, and a compensable rating for right knee Osgood-Schlatter disease are pending.

The VA denied service connection for a skin rash and shortness of breath, both claimed as due to exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran's headaches were not found to be related to his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection was granted for shortness of breath due to Gulf War Agent exposure.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of appendectomy and status post myocardial infarction, as well as an increased evaluation for post-traumatic encephalopathy with headaches. The veteran's current disability is rated at 30 percent.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification. The claim will be reconsidered by the RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, seizures, and a psychiatric disability, finding that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The veteran's service-connected cervical spine injury residuals are rated at 40 percent effective July 25, 2002. His headaches remain at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for migraine headaches and service connection for a psychiatric disorder, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and folliculitis. The issues of entitlement to higher initial evaluations for fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome have been resolved as granted by the RO.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for headaches, which were determined to have existed prior to service.