Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for traumatic brain injury (TBI) was denied, but a 50 percent disability rating for post concussive headache syndrome was granted.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, migraines, tinnitus, and sleep apnea, due to new and relevant evidence. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating and TDIU for migraine headaches was denied because the veteran is already receiving the maximum schedular rating and TDIU.

The veteran's claims for compensable ratings for bronchitis, sinusitis, and hearing loss were denied. Service connection was granted for carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities and asthma. All other issues were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in the duty to assist and the need for adequate examinations addressing toxic exposure.

The appeal for a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded. The Board needs more information about the veteran's employment history and status.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a link to military service.

The veteran's rating for tension headaches was increased to 50%. The issue of total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed as moot.

The Board restored the Veteran's 50 percent disability rating for migraines, effective May 30, 2023.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis (gout), headaches, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Board found that the VA did not adequately assist the veteran in obtaining necessary medical examinations or opinions.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of a head injury, including headaches, dizziness, and cognitive and behavioral impairment. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The VA denied higher ratings for several conditions but granted a separate 10% rating for hallux valgus and 40% ratings for radiculopathy in both lower extremities starting from March 20, 2020. TDIU was also granted from the same date.,,,,,,,,The VA did not find new and relevant evidence to reopen claims for hypertension, tinnitus, or bilateral hearing loss.,,,,

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for service-connected vestibular migraines was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The veteran's claim for service connection of headaches was granted because the Board found that his headaches began during active service and have continued since.

Service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, pes planus, bronchitis, sinusitis, back disability, and jaw disability was denied. Service connection for asthma, allergic rhinitis, and headaches was remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back disability, bilateral shin disability, bilateral foot disability, neck disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and bilateral wrist disability were denied. The claims for migraine headaches and bilateral knee disabilities were remanded.

The veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 30 percent. The decision is based on the frequency and severity of the attacks, but not severe economic inadaptability.

The proposed reduction of the Veteran's lumbosacral strain evaluation was dismissed. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability was granted, but other conditions were denied.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for tension headaches and major depressive disorder was denied, but they were granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches has been granted. The Board found that the veteran's migraine headaches are a chronic disease with continuity of symptomatology established.