Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's current headaches and eye problems are not related to his service, specifically his head injury in 1970. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, prostatitis, and acute epididymitis. The claim for increased rating of degenerative disc disease of L5-S1 is also denied.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The veteran's initial rating for her head injury and headaches was granted at 10 percent, while the rating for her wrist disability with scars and neuropathy remains at 40 percent.

The Board found that the veteran's disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, thus denying his claim for non-service-connected pension benefits.

The veteran's service-connected headaches and asthma are rated at 50% and 30%, respectively, resulting in a combined rating of 70%. The Board has granted an increased rating for the headaches to 50%, and has also granted entitlement to TDIU based on these conditions.

The veteran's low back disorder, left shoulder disorder, residuals of a right ankle sprain, residuals of a right fifth finger injury, headaches, and left leg disorder were not shown to be related to service. The appeal is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and various undiagnosed illness-related symptoms, did not meet the criteria for service connection or an increased rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's migraine headaches, seizure disorder, and first cervical nerve disorder are proximately due to or the result of his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has determined that the effective date for service connection of migraine headaches should be June 5, 1997, as this was when the veteran first submitted a claim for such condition.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic headache disorder with complex migraine, as secondary to her service-connected major depressive disorder.

The veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, sinusitis, eye disorder (astigmatism and presbyopia), CTS of the left wrist, CTS of the right wrist, and gum disease are all denied as there is no evidence to support these conditions.

The veteran's chronic muscular tension type headache disorder was incurred as a result of an injury during active duty for training, and the Board has determined that service connection is warranted.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have bilateral knee disabilities or headaches due to military service and therefore denied both claims.

The Board has granted service connection for depression and a rating of 50 percent for hemiplegic migraines with transient hemiparesis and impairment of vision and speech. The veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and a right arm and hand disorder, as well as his request for an increased rating for his service-connected right finger disability and TDIU. The appeals were based on new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board found that the veteran does not have migraine headaches related to her military service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his military service and the condition.

The veteran's service connection claims for left biceps tendonitis, right knee condition, left shoulder condition, low back pain, and headaches have been granted.