Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board remands the matter for an adequate VA opinion to determine if the Veteran has a separate and distinct diagnosed headache disorder, in addition to headache symptoms associated with his service-connected sinusitis disability, and whether such migraines are caused or aggravated by his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and an increased rating, finding no evidence of a current disability or sufficient in-service incurrence to support these claims.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and remanded the claims for service connection for back condition, allergic rhinitis, migraines, skin condition, bilateral eye condition, and an acquired psychiatric condition.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection of migraine headaches, and the case is dismissed.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for tension headaches and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a headache disorder, claimed as cluster headaches, due to duty-to-assist errors and conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's current disability and its relation to service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for headaches and post-concussion syndrome to schedule a VA examination due to missing service treatment records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings, as well as a TDIU.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches and increased ratings for cervical spine degenerative arthritis, right lower radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, left lower radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and sinusitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and headaches due to a need for additional development of the record.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches, including as secondary to hypertension and/or OSA. The decision was based on inadequate reasons and bases for the previous denial.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, headaches, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability have been denied.,Service connection for depression has been granted with a rating of 70 percent as of January 17, 2017. The effective date for this grant is being remanded due to the need for further review.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for traumatic brain injury was remanded due to missing medical records and the need for an updated examination. Special monthly compensation for aid and attendance was granted.

The Board remanded the case to get another medical opinion on whether migraine headaches were caused or aggravated by service-connected tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's migraine headaches, finding no link between her in-service chemical exposure and her current condition.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 60 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The veteran's symptoms were found to be severe but not warranting a higher rating.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus, dry eye syndrome, right third finger disability, IBS, bladder condition, right wrist disability, and metatarsalgia were denied. The veteran was granted a 50% rating for migraine headaches, a 10% rating for rhinitis, a 50% rating for sinusitis, and a 100% rating for PTSD. Several other claims were remanded.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for migraines was granted at 30 percent. The decision considered the frequency and severity of migraine attacks, but did not find evidence of prolonged attacks causing severe economic inadaptability.

Service connection for a headache disability, vertigo, and bruxism is denied. Service connection for a right eye disability is granted. Effective dates for erectile dysfunction and PTSD with cannabis use disorder are granted. A 70 percent rating for PTSD with cannabis use disorder and total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) are granted. Claims for TBI, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded.,The Board found no competent evidence of a current headache disability.,The Board found no competent evidence of a current vertigo disability.,The Board found no competent evidence of a current bruxism disability.,The Veteran's right eye disability was at least as likely as not incurred during service.,The effective date for erectile dysfunction is December 12, 2022.,The effective date for PTSD with cannabis use disorder is January 26, 2021.

The veteran's appeal for service connection and higher rating was dismissed because the veteran withdrew their appeal.