Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits. The Board will consider new evidence that was not previously reviewed.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for headaches was denied. The claims for service connection for neck and knee conditions were remanded for further examination.

The veteran's service connection for headaches and obstructive sleep apnea was granted. The veteran's request for higher ratings for PTSD, CAD, and various forms of arthritis, as well as a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, were denied. However, the veteran was granted TDIU and an effective date for DEA.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than October 28, 2019, for a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches. The decision was based on evidence showing that the veteran did not experience severe migraines during the relevant period.

The veteran's claim for a Total Disability rating based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) was granted for the period before December 22, 2022. The case was remanded for further consideration regarding the period from December 22, 2022, forward.

All appeals were dismissed because the veteran did not file timely notices of disagreement.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left shoulder and right elbow conditions, as well as initial compensable ratings for migraine headaches, non-allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. The claim for cervical strain was remanded.

Service connection for headaches, low back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability is granted. Service connection for left shoulder disability and right shoulder disability is remanded.

The Board granted the appellant's request for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a March 2023 rating decision granting entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for further examinations.

The Board denied higher ratings for adjustment disorder and tension headaches but remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for right ankle strain and migraine headaches was partially granted. The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Other issues were remanded.

The Board denied increased ratings for Parkinson's disease and related residuals, as well as hearing loss. However, it remanded the claims for service connection of gall bladder disorder, headache disorder, and breathing disorder.

The Veteran's claim for right ear hearing loss was denied. The claims for left ear hearing loss, insomnia, and migraine headaches were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including hypertension and breast cancer residuals. However, it remanded the claims for uterine leiomyomata (fibroids) and related issues.

Service connection for the veteran's migraines, including migraine variants, has been granted. The decision is based on a nexus between the veteran's current migraines and their service-connected major depressive disorder with agoraphobia and alcohol use disorder.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, migraine headaches, and fibromyalgia due to inadequate medical examinations. The veteran will receive new exams under the PACT Act.

The appeal for an earlier effective date of the Veteran's migraine disorder rating is dismissed because the Veteran submitted concurrent claims.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for migraines and obstructive sleep apnea, to include as secondary to major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder. The Board identified several errors in the agency's handling of the claims and ordered additional development.

The veteran's service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, and migraines was granted. The claim for posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and intermittent explosive disorder was remanded.