Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The veteran's arthritis of the hands and right elbow is service-connected, as are his complaints of pain and numbness above the knees. The Board finds that ED (impotence) is secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's current psychiatric symptoms do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating due to his acute psychotic reaction due to marijuana usage, which is in full remission.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and headaches due to the lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active service.,VA examinations conducted in May 1996 found no chronic acquired disorders related to the veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's headaches warrant a 50 percent evaluation, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor. The PTSD claim is deferred due to pending legal issues.

The Board has declined a rating in excess of 30 percent for headaches and denied entitlement to TDIU. The RO is instructed to obtain the appellant's medical records, schedule him for a VA neurological examination, and issue an SOC if necessary.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes, considering his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted increased disability evaluations for the veteran's cervical spine disorder and low back pain, but denied an increase in his headaches.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, fatigue, memory loss, headaches, and a gastrointestinal disorder. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus were not changed.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and granted initial noncompensable ratings for left knee disabilities. The veteran's headaches were not found to be related to service, while the left knee disabilities have been rated based on their current manifestations.

The Board found no evidence of chronic low back disorder or headaches in service, and the veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service. The claims for service connection were denied.

The veteran's service-connected neuropsychiatric disability, including post concussion syndrome, chronic brain syndrome associated with trauma to the brain, panic disorder, schizophrenia, headaches, dizziness, and PTSD, is now rated at 100 percent effective from September 21, 1989.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings for migraine headaches and lumbosacral strain due to a need for additional medical records, including VA and private treatment records. The examiner is asked to assess the severity of these conditions and provide an opinion on their impact on the veteran's functional ability.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected left hand disorder, neuropsychiatric disorder (conversion reaction), and residuals of his head injury (chronic brain syndrome).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headache, duodenal ulcer, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and PTSD. The veteran did not timely file a substantive appeal within the required time limits.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed low back disorder, lung condition, skin rash of the armpits and groin, headaches, and a disorder manifested by numbness and tingling of the fingers and toes, all secondary to exposure to herbicides during service. The preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The veteran is seeking service connection for various mental conditions, chronic headaches, bilateral hearing loss and scars on the left rib cage area. The RO has ordered additional development to determine if there is a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims of service connection for narcolepsy, gastroenteritis, residuals of a head injury (including headaches), and bilateral defective hearing. The veteran's symptoms have been documented in various medical records since his separation from active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to changes in VA regulations, including the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA). The claims for service connection and evaluations are being reviewed with additional evidence and examinations.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 24, 1986 for the award of service connection for migraine headaches.

The veteran is seeking service connection for various symptoms, including headaches, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, dizziness, cognitive disorder, and gastrointestinal issues (including diarrhea), as due to an undiagnosed illness related to his Persian Gulf War service. The appeal is being remanded for further development.