Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied increased ratings for the Veteran's cervical spine, GAD with PDD, left knee, right knee, left shoulder, thoracolumbar, and migraine disabilities. The claims for service connection for acne or residuals of acne, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chronic sinusitis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea) were remanded.

The Board granted an increased initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD but denied evaluations in excess of 10% for tension headaches and in excess of 30% for IBS, and denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. The claims for additional service connections were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee condition, denied initial compensable ratings for tension headaches and unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, granted an initial 10 percent rating for GERD, and denied initial compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction.

The claims for service connection for migraine headaches and a higher rating for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) were dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election of review options.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, migraines, a cervical strain, right rotator cuff tendinopathy (right shoulder disability), bilateral flatfoot, and a gastrointestinal disability manifested by diarrhea. The initial rating for lumbosacral sprain was denied.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, ED, headaches, and PTSD as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD and denied an earlier effective date. The claims for service connection for various conditions were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss, migraine headaches, left ear hearing loss, and other disorders, as well as denied an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder with traumatic brain injury.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of chronic headaches due to a duty to assist error and insufficient medical evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance, as her service-connected disabilities did not necessitate regular assistance from another person. The claim for housebound criteria was dismissed as it had already been granted in a previous decision.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches based on the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional evidence and scheduling new VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his respiratory disorder, allergic rhinitis, chronic headaches, hypertension, and middle back sprain did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury and migraine headaches have rendered him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment, thus granting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board granted service connection for a headache disability, including migraine headaches, and remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral eyes, posterior vitreous detachment, and entitlement to service connection for seizures.

The appeal was dismissed due to an improper concurrent election of review options.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral flat foot (pes planus), lumbosacral strain, and migraines. The claims for left eye ischemic optic neuropathy and disordered sleeping were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for fatigue and remanded the claim for service connection for headaches, to include as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, a disability manifested by chest pains, and increased ratings for PTSD with associated depression, anxiety, and insomnia, lumbosacral strain, and migraines headaches.