Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased disability ratings in various conditions, finding that none of the conditions warranted a higher rating based on the evidence provided.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for nasal polyps, nose bleeds, and sinus headaches are denied as there is no evidence to support an in-service onset or aggravation of these conditions.

The veteran's current headaches are shown to have likely had their clinical onset during his period of active service, and the Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence supports the claim of service connection for headaches.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for TMJ syndrome, arthritis of the jaw, and headaches, finding that these conditions did not have their onset in or were aggravated by active military service.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for post traumatic headaches effective from November 17, 2000.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to report for a scheduled hearing and other procedural issues. The veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including right shoulder disability, headaches, syncope, head injury, depression, and increased rating for right ankle disability are before the RO.

The veteran's post-traumatic headaches are rated at 30 percent, effective August 8, 1995. Service connection for a lumbar spine disability and tingling and numbness of the legs is granted. The veteran's cervical spine disability remains service-connected with a 60 percent rating.

The veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for post traumatic headaches, currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling from January 1, 1999.

The Board denied an increased rating for headaches, finding that the veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating due to the lack of characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average of once per month.

The Board denied service connection for back strain and degenerative spondylosis of the cervical spine, but granted service connection for muscle tension headaches.

The Board denied service connection for an ear disorder, a back disorder, and residuals of head injury (including tinnitus and headaches). The claim for bilateral hip strain was also denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches, a sinus disorder, and a skin disease claimed as heat rash due to lack of evidence showing these conditions are related to his military service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the threshold requirements for eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile and adaptive equipment, or for adaptive equipment only. The appeal is denied.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to a head trauma, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, which is the maximum schedular evaluation available.

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing headache disorder did not increase in severity during his period of service beyond its natural progression and was not shown by competent medical evidence to have been permanently aggravated therein. Therefore, service connection for a headache disorder is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a minimal head injury requiring sutures and resulting in a scar, as well as for headaches, both of which are deemed to be related to the veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The Board found that the veteran's headaches, double vision, and memory loss are not related to his service-connected fracture at C-1 or any other condition. The claims were denied.

The Board found that the appellant's claimed conditions, including residuals of a head injury, headaches, nose fracture, and seizure disorder, were not incurred or aggravated during his active duty for training (ACDUTRA). The pre-existing neuropsychiatric disorder was also determined to be unrelated to service.