Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The appeal was denied for an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for inner lip scars, and the claims for service connection for various disabilities were remanded due to missing records and a need for additional medical evidence.

The Board granted service connection for chronic headaches and denied a higher rating for allergic rhinitis, while remanding the remaining claims.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for migraines was granted from October 1, 2019. The claims for service connection for cirrhosis of liver and hepatitis C were remanded.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for traumatic brain injury and compensable ratings for tension headaches and migraines due to a procedural error in notifying the Veteran of his right to a hearing.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral athletes' foot, onychomycosis and tinea nigra, a skin condition other than onychomycosis, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral restless leg syndrome, breathing issues, left knee pain, lumbar spine disability, migraines, an acquired psychiatric disorder claimed as PTSD with anxiety and insomnia (also claimed as sleep disturbances), and tinnitus.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for chronic headaches, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor. The claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for her service-connected migraine unspecified without mention of intractable migraine.

The Board granted service connection for migraines, hypertension, GERD, cervical strain, and left hip condition as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder, insomnia disorder, panic disorder, lumbosacral spine degenerative arthritis with degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's condition was due to an accident during service when he was struck by a motor vehicle while riding a bicycle.

The appeal regarding an earlier effective date for the award of a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches was dismissed, while an effective date of December 22, 2023, and no earlier, was granted.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder. The claim for headaches was remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and an initial compensable disability rating due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, including the need for VA examinations.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the award of service connection for left and right lower extremity varicose veins, depression, OSA, and headaches, but denied service connection for left and right arm chronic venous insufficiency. The increased rating claim for headaches was dismissed.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's migraines, effective September 30, 2024.

The Board remands the claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected migraines due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in failing to obtain a medical opinion that is sufficient to make an informed decision on the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for tension headaches and service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks of migraine/non-migraine headache pain and a current disability for VA purposes, respectively.

The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for migraines but denied an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder and MDD.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches effective April 7, 2022.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for migraine headaches and granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected condition, while remanding claims for service connection for GERD, left hip disability, back disability, and left knee disability.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for vascular headaches and granted restoration of the cervical spine, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and lumbar spine disability ratings.