Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tension headaches, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for mood disorder and a 30 percent rating for tension headaches, while denying increased ratings for left hip/thigh impairment, left pelvic fracture s/p ORIF, lumbosacral spine strain, and service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for headaches/migraines to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for headaches, a sleep condition (OSA), Parkinsonism (including Parkinson's disease), unspecified depressive disorder, CAD with atrial fibrillation, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy based on new evidence. The claim for hyperhidrosis was denied as no new relevant evidence was received.

The veteran was granted service connection for sleep apnea and an initial rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches, while other claims were denied.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and remanded several other claims, including those for PTSD, insomnia, fatigue, migraines with tension headaches, right elbow disorder, and right ankle disorder.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a migraine disorder, and vertigo as the evidence did not support a link to the Veteran's service or a service-connected condition.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches from February 15, 2022, but denied a compensable rating prior to that date.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for service connection for headaches, left elbow disorder, right elbow disorder, and right shoulder disorder due to untimely filings.

The Board granted service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and a headache disability, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to PTSD, and migraines as secondary to PTSD. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss were denied.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for migraine headaches, granted a 50 percent initial rating for migraine headaches, and denied service connection for a left knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, cervical strain (neck pain), left triceps tendinitis, right triceps tendinitis, and headaches as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, effective December 8, 2025.

The Board granted service connection for a headache disability, which is attributed to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied the claims for service connection for migraine headaches, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tension headaches, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability, in-service incurrence or aggravation, and no causal relationship between the claimed condition and active service.

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from July 28, 2023, through September 21, 2024.

The Board granted service connection for a pituitary gland tumor and Cushing's disease, and increased the rating for headaches to 50 percent. The claims for an earlier effective date and TDIU were denied.

The Board granted service connection for hemorrhoids and denied service connection for a back disability, joint pain, migraines, and a skin condition. All other claims were remanded.