Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and a TBI. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis, right ankle scar associated with ganglion cyst in the soft tissue of the ankle with tenosynovitis, left upper extremity scars associated with post traumatic changes of the left thumb, and post traumatic changes of the left thumb were also denied. Some issues related to service connection have been remanded for further consideration.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for Meniere's syndrome and a 50 percent rating for tension headaches, both effective December 11, 2020.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for fatigue, headaches, and insomnia (claimed as sleep apnea).

The appeal was granted for service connection of a lumbar spine disorder and the reduction in rating for migraine headaches. Other claims were remanded.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for migraines as it had been granted. The claims for service connection for a hiatal hernia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were denied, with a remand requested for further development of the IBS claim.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected migraines, as they more closely manifest symptoms associated with this rating.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The claim for prostate cancer was remanded for further development.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) and remanded the service connection claim for migraine headaches.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for migraines from January 8, 2021, but denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to that date.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's headache disability is secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Board granted service connection for a headache disability and OSA, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric and low back disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew all claims from his appeal, including those for higher ratings and earlier effective dates for traumatic brain injury with vertigo and headaches, an earlier effective date for DEA benefits, and a separate disability rating for the traumatic brain injury.

The Board denied service connection for lateral epicondylitis of both elbows, a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, and remanded claims related to the left hip and migraines.

The Board denied an increased rating for migraines, finding that the evidence did not support a disability rating in excess of 30 percent. The Board also remanded service connection for gastritis.

The Board remands the claims for an upper back/neck disability, migraine headaches, and a right wrist disability to address deficiencies in the evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left shoulder impingement syndrome, right knee arthritis with sprain, and tension headaches.

The Board denied an increased rating greater than 30 percent for the Veteran's headaches as there was no evidence of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a low back condition and migraine headaches due to inadequate medical examinations and opinions.

The appeal for service connection for headaches was granted and subsequently dismissed, while the claims for respiratory insufficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rating increase, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine were denied.

The Board denied service connection for anxiety and depression, finding no current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim for service connection for headaches was remanded due to a need for further evidence.