Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected headaches are rated at 30 percent, effective from February 27, 1997. The Board found that the frequency and duration of his headaches did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and an effective date prior to September 29, 1959. The appeals were all dismissed as not well grounded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and bilateral hearing loss were denied, while his claim for an initial rating higher than 0 percent for chronic lateral epicondylitis of the right elbow was also denied.

The Board found no evidence of service-connected PTSD, facial scars, or a low back condition. The veteran's headaches were not linked to his active military service.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for headaches, which he attributes to an assault during his period of active duty. The medical opinions support this assertion.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various undiagnosed illnesses are denied as her complaints have not been objectively confirmed or linked to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed disabilities, including headaches, heart disorder, lung disorder (emphysema), and post-traumatic stress disorder, are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his inservice exposure to fluorocarbons. The current medical evidence does not support a link between any of the veteran's diagnosed conditions and his alleged in-service exposures.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, neck pain, a low back disorder, and a heart disorder. The evidence did not support these claims as they were not shown to be related to service or any incident of service.

The veteran's appeals for effective dates prior to March 4, 1997, for the grant of service connection for PTSD and TMJ syndrome were denied.,Service connection for a chronic headache disorder on a direct or secondary basis is granted.

The Board found that there was no competent evidence linking the veteran's current depression to his service-connected migraine with history of idiopathic seizures. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is remanded for further development.

The Board found that the veteran's claims of bilateral hearing loss and headaches were not well-grounded, as there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and substance abuse as secondary to PTSD, and for an increased evaluation of PTSD. The total disability rating based on individual unemployability claim is precluded by law due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for post-traumatic stress disorder, hematoma of the left thigh, and head injury with post-concussion headaches. The appeals were based on service-connected conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's cluster headaches warranted a disability rating of 50 percent, effective February 24, 1997. The claim for an increased evaluation was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of medical evidence linking her conditions to her military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for back, headaches, and right knee disabilities due to a lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found no medical evidence relating the veteran's current headaches to service or any incident of service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a broken neck, right hand disorder, headaches, and back problems. The claim for PTSD was also denied.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to Agent Orange exposure and denied the veteran's claims for service connection.

The veteran's claims for residuals of a fracture of the right fifth metatarsal and urticaria were denied. The claim for chronic headache disorder was granted, but dizziness was not found to be related to service.