Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board granted a 30 percent disability evaluation for migraine headaches and denied increased ratings for other conditions, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with compression fracture L3, spondylosis L4, lumbar strain, and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), among others.

The Veteran's migraines were granted a 50 percent rating, and effective dates of February 1, 2021, were assigned for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased ratings as there is no justiciable case or controversy for active consideration by the Board, given that the Veteran's claims were fully granted in a subsequent rating decision.

The Board granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for multiple conditions, but remanded all claims for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for headaches, to include tension and migraine, as the Veteran did not timely file a VA Form 10182 within one year of the January 2023 rating decision.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for scoliosis, a lumbar spine disability, headaches, nausea, and dizziness, all secondary to various conditions.

The Board granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) at the statutory housebound rate prior to October 28, 2020, but denied an initial disability rating greater than 50 percent for migraines.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran not demonstrating good cause for an untimely filing of a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) within one year of notification of the February 2023 and March 2023 rating decisions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected migraine headaches and bilateral pes planus and hallux valgus, finding that the evidence did not support higher evaluations.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, a back disability, and bilateral foot disabilities (peripheral neuropathy) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions. The claims for service connection for left ankle and right ankle disabilities were denied. Other claims, such as increased ratings and effective dates, were either denied or remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of migraine headaches, finding that February 2, 2023, is the earliest permissible date.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome and service connection for headaches, both of which are directly related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for migraines, and the Board dismissed the issue.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, GERD, hypertension, sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, heart condition, tinnitus, and sleep apnea as there was no evidence of a current disability during the appeal period. The claim for headaches was dismissed as moot.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head trauma, to include headaches, as the evidence did not support a finding that his current headache condition was related to an in-service motor vehicle accident.

The appeal for service connection for diplopia was granted, while the other issues were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for further development, including efforts to obtain service treatment records.

The appeals for service connection for migraines, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed by the Veteran.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for migraine headaches, and the Board dismissed the claim.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for actinic and solar keratosis, bilateral hearing loss, and headaches due to pre-decision duty to assist errors.