Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and TDIU due to missing medical records and inadequate evaluations.

The Board remanded all service connection claims for diabetes type 2, hypothyroidism, lupus, migraine headaches, and residuals of hysterectomy. The Veteran's claims are related to her service-connected PTSD.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine condition, jaw condition, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), as well as for an increased rating for headaches. The Board found pre-decisional errors in assisting the Veteran with his claims.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, depressed mood and anxiety, and viral meningitis. It remanded decisions on bilateral feet abrasions, rash on body, and headache disorder.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for several conditions were denied, but some issues related to service connection and ratings were remanded for further review.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for migraines because the veteran's headaches did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal to restore a 40 percent rating for right knee degenerative arthritis was granted, effective October 1, 2019. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) were also granted.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The claims for headache disorder and sleep apnea are remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 100% effective December 23, 2020. An earlier effective date was denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected headaches is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings for tension headaches were denied. However, a 70% rating for generalized anxiety disorder was granted, along with TDIU and SMC based on housebound status.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder, hepatitis C, and seizure disorder due to non-compliance with previous remand directives.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. All other conditions are denied or remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of headaches, including as secondary to tinnitus. The Board found that a new medical opinion is needed.

The veteran's claim for a rating higher than 70% for PTSD was denied. A 10% rating for eczema was granted. TDIU was granted prior to June 15, 2021, but dismissed afterward.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, traumatic brain injury residuals, and migraine headaches.

The veteran's initial disability rating for service-connected tension headaches is granted at 30 percent.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and hearing loss. Other claims were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board granted service connection for a headache disability effective December 12, 1996, due to clear and unmistakable error in the March 1997 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for an extraschedular rating for migraine headaches and service connection for overactive bladder was denied. The claims for service connection for asthma and an acquired psychiatric disorder were remanded.