Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches due to insufficient evidence and missing records. The case will be reviewed again after obtaining additional records and a new VA opinion.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) because the evidence did not show that her service-connected back disorder or left lower extremity radiculopathy alone would prevent her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings were mostly denied, but an increased rating of 70% for acquired psychiatric disorder was granted.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was denied. The claim for a headache disability was remanded for further examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus, low back condition, blurred vision, and headaches were denied. However, the claim for a 10 percent evaluation for epilepsy was granted.

The veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for headaches, but not higher.

The veteran's claim for service connection for migraines was granted because the migraines manifested within one year after military discharge.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for a 50% rating increase for migraine headaches was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board remanded the claim for an initial compensable rating for cervicogenic headaches. The Veteran's representative withdrew, and the Veteran is proceeding pro se.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic diarrhea and migraine headaches due to inadequate examinations. The veteran will receive new exams, including a Gulf War examination.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of sleep apnea because a VA examination is needed to determine if it's related to service or other service-connected conditions. The Veteran may submit new evidence through a Supplemental Claim.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left and right lower extremity sciatica, secondary to service-connected lumbar strain, and an increased evaluation for tension headaches were granted.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, IBS, and restless leg syndrome was denied. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and headaches is remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was granted. The claims for erectile dysfunction and a right lower extremity nerve condition were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of migraine headaches was denied. The claims for a compensable rating and TDIU were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for migraines was granted. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and a higher rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were remanded for further development.

The veteran's appeal for attorney fees was granted for increased evaluations of lumbar degenerative disc disease and migraines, but denied for radiculopathy of bilateral lower extremities and DEA eligibility.

The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for migraines and thoracolumbar strain were denied. The claim for service connection for seizures was remanded.

The Board reinstated the veteran's 30% disability rating for tension headaches effective January 1, 2022. The claim for a higher rating is remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran withdrew all claims, so the Board dismissed the appeal.