Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for depression, left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and headaches. The appeal regarding the issue of service connection for headaches was dismissed due to a procedural defect. Colon cancer, status post colectomy as secondary to colon cancer, and abdominal scar status post colectomy were remanded for initial AOJ consideration.

The Board remands the claim for a secondary service connection for migraines due to tinnitus, as the December 2023 VA examination was found inadequate.

The Board granted service connection for a headache disability as it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected insomnia.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for headaches and granted service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with spondylolisthesis, which is secondary to the Veteran's left leg disability. The claim for TDIU was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for posttraumatic headaches as there was insufficient evidence to show characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in two months over the last several months.

The Board granted service connection for left and right knee degenerative arthritis, denied a compensable rating for migraine headaches, and remanded claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability, low back disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board remands the claims for a psychiatric disability and headache disability to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including scheduling VA examinations.

The appeal for service connection for headaches, lumbar spinal stenosis, and a chronic pain and weakness disability was dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and headaches to obtain additional medical opinions, as the previous VA examinations were found inadequate.

The Veteran's migraine associated with PTSD is granted an initial rating of 50 percent, and a TDIU is also granted.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of migraines to obtain a more adequate medical opinion.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during its pendency.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for hypothyroidism, vitiligo, and migraines due to deficiencies in the record.

The Board granted a 40% rating for peripheral neuropathy in the lower left and right extremities, but denied higher ratings for femoral nerve impairment. The claim for increased rating for headaches was dismissed, while restoration of a 10% rating for bilateral hearing loss was granted effective May 29, 2024.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable rating due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including the need for new medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and migraine headaches, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD, migraines, vertigo, and HPV as a pre-decisional duty to assist error was identified.

The Board granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected somatic symptom disorder with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety, as well as a higher rating of 50 percent for muscle contraction headaches. However, it denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) based on a single service-connected disability.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for various conditions due to incomplete personnel records, including those related to a court-martial.

The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for migraines, effective from November 22, 2022.