Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection as the Veteran passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's tension headaches for the period prior to November 16, 2022, and also denied a higher rating in excess of 50 percent from that date onward.

The Board remands the claims for a respiratory disability and headache disability to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, headache disorder, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea to obtain additional evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to toxic or environmental hazards during service.

The Board granted service connection for a neck disability, GERD, hypertension, and headache disability. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability was reopened and granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and his period of active service or any service-connected disability.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability and denied the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for tinnitus. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection for migraine including migraine variants and erectile dysfunction, but denied an earlier effective date for IBS to include GERD.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for migraines to obtain a new VA medical opinion addressing whether the Veteran's migraines are aggravated by his service-connected lumbosacral spine strain.

The Board granted service connection for cluster headaches as secondary to tinnitus and denied an initial compensable rating for a right ankle scar.

The Board denied service connection for chronic kidney disease and headaches. The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis, hearing loss disability, hypertension, and sleep apnea were rated as non-compensable or the assigned ratings were affirmed. Effective dates of June 15, 2022, were granted for these conditions.

The Board granted service connection for a headache disability based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's current headache condition initially manifested during active duty.

The Board dismissed the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to untimely filings of a Notice of Disagreement, except for remanding certain claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis, chronic headaches, and OSA on a presumptive basis due to toxic exposure while stationed in the Persian Gulf. The claims for atherosclerosis, chronic headaches, and OSA were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a left foot condition and migraine headaches, as well as service connection for these conditions, due to outstanding records and additional medical opinions needed.

The Board granted service connection for migraines as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus disability.

The Board granted service connection for deep vein thrombosis, left leg and restored a 30 percent rating for migraines effective from September 26, 2022. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's tension/migraine headaches due to their severity and impact on daily life, while remanding claims for back disability and sinusitis for further development.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 0 percent for the Veteran's headache disability, finding that the evidence did not support characteristic prostrating attacks.

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