Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board granted a 50 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the claims for initial ratings higher than the assigned percentages for service-connected conditions, including migraine headaches, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, lumbosacral strain, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected headaches from November 17, 2021 to December 7, 2021, but denied ratings in excess of 30 percent and prior to that date.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee disability and a 70 percent rating, but no higher, prior to June 11, 2018 for PTSD. The TDIU claim was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for erectile disorder, headaches, and service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chest pain, bilateral leg conditions, and somatic symptom disorder.

The Board granted an effective date of September 11, 2023 for a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and remanded the other claims for further development.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the assignment of ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support an earlier date than those assigned.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain prior to January 5, 2023, and a 10 percent rating for migraine headaches. The claims for increased ratings for GERD and PTSD were denied.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for migraines and remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include an anxiety disorder.

The appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain and thoracic strain was denied, while other issues were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions and dismissed claims related to effective dates, with the exception of granting an initial 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for a bladder/bowel control disability and testicular disability as they were already granted. The claim for exposure to burn pits and toxic equipment fires was denied, while other claims were remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and migraines, have prevented her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 26, 2021, for the award of service connection for a migraine disorder and denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right ankle degenerative arthritis and remanded claims for a compensable evaluation for headaches, service connection for status post left total knee arthroplasty, and service connection for status post right total knee arthroplasty.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for back pain, right knee pain, left knee pain, left hand pain, and headaches to obtain VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for headaches and depression as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus and hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and a compensable rating for tension headaches, while remanding the claims for left foot metatarsalgia and right foot plantar fasciitis.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches secondary to the service-connected PTSD and tinnitus based on a competent and credible evidence of record.