Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The appeal for GERD was dismissed because it was already granted service connection. The appeal for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded for further consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The decision found that there was no causal relationship between the Veteran's headaches and his service-connected conditions, including his scar above the right eye.

The veteran's claim for a right ankle disorder was dismissed because it was already granted. The veteran's claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae was granted. Claims for left shoulder disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, and headaches were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for hypertension and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The veteran withdrew the appeal for a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for migraine headaches. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches. The Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his service in Kuwait is a key factor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, was denied. The claims for headaches and erectile dysfunction were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for migraines and PTSD. The Veteran's case will be reviewed again with additional evidence.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection and rating increase due to duty to assist errors. The Veteran's private medical records and adequate VA examinations are needed.

The appeal for service connection of migraines was dismissed because the veteran already received a full grant of benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's requests for increased ratings for migraine headaches and PTSD, stating that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for headaches (claimed as migraines) because the Veteran does not have a qualifying current disability. The evidence indicates that the headache symptoms were a side effect of medication and not an independent disability.

The veteran's claim for service connection of migraines as secondary to PTSD is granted. The Board found that the veteran's migraines are caused by his service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's rating for migraine headaches was increased to 50 percent due to the frequency and severity of the attacks.

The Board granted service connection for migraines secondary to the veteran's service-connected tinnitus. The decision was based on evidence showing that the migraines are at least as likely as not related to the tinnitus.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 50% rating of migraines was granted starting from July 20, 2021. The veteran's claim for an even earlier effective date was denied.

The veteran's right shoulder disability rating was increased to 30% and service connection for headaches was granted.

The veteran was granted a 10% rating for lumbar strain and for right and left ankle disabilities since October 24, 2019. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for TDIU benefits, stating that the first claim for TDIU was filed on February 23, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of current diagnosis and functional impairment.

The veteran's appeals for service connection for low back disability, headaches, and respiratory disability were dismissed. The appeal for a higher rating for insomnia disorder and compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.