Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are granted a 50 percent rating, while his chronic maxillary and frontal sinusitis is denied an initial compensable rating.

The Board granted service connection for dizziness, migraine headaches, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and asthma, secondary to a service-connected condition. The claim for an initial compensable rating for syphilis was denied.

The Board granted service connection for cervical spine strain, left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, migraine headaches, and depressive disorder, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the case for a new VA examination to reassess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected tension headaches, as the last examination was conducted 7 years ago and the Veteran has reported worsening symptoms.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a bilateral lung disability, hypertension, and migraine headaches due to insufficient evidence regarding their relationship to in-service toxic exposures.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, tinea manus, headaches, vertigo, and conjunctival pigment bilateral associated with TERA participation prior to July 10, 2025, as additional development is required.

The Board denied service connection for a thoracic spine disability and remanded the claims for bilateral hip, left sciatic radicular pain, headaches, and cervicothoracic spine disabilities.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection and denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran is granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to February 20, 2018, and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits from the same period.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and headaches as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for tinnitus and remanded issues related to tension headaches and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other conditions prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and he is granted TDIU. He also qualifies for special monthly compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD, chronic sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and tinnitus. The claims for increased ratings for chronic headaches and a right fifth finger disability were denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for dysuria and headaches, to include migraine headaches, as the VA medical opinions addressing these issues are found inadequate.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus, effective December 3, 2025.

The Board granted service connection for cervicalgia and headaches as secondary to the Veteran's now-service-connected cervicalgia.

The Board denied higher initial disability ratings for migraines, fibromyalgia, and an earlier effective date for a 100 percent staged rating for UCTD.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for further development regarding chronic migraines.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher disability rating for stress-related headaches, as well as remanded the claim for a higher disability rating for a mood disorder due to a scheduling issue.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding TERA development and VA examinations.