Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The veteran withdrew all pending appeals before the Board promulgated a decision.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, interstitial lung disease, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis. The claims for service connection were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for his service-connected migraine headaches, as the evidence did not support a finding of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The appeal for service connection for migraines was dismissed as the August 2024 rating decision granted the benefit sought, and the Veteran withdrew his request for a Board hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities, including a left thigh scar, left thigh puncture wound, cluster headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran was granted a 10 percent disability rating for right knee subluxation effective July 27, 2023, and TDIU. An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the same condition was denied.

The Board granted service connection for acute intermittent tension headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, but dismissed the appeal for entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) that was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted an initial rating of 50 percent for chronic tension headaches but denied higher ratings for right and left upper extremity radiculopathy, remanded claims for cervical strain, fibromyalgia, SLE, and TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for a neck disorder and dismissed the appeal for a right ankle disorder, while denying increased ratings for left ankle sprain, cervicogenic headaches, and other conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for phlebitis due to a lack of evidence supporting the claim, and remanded the issue of service connection for headaches for further development.

The Board granted service connection for a scar of the right foot and an evaluation of 10 percent, and no greater, effective September 14, 2022, for left knee instability. Other claims were denied or dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches, left ankle disability, female sexual arousal disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. An effective date of October 4, 2021, was also granted for a 70 percent rating assigned for major depressive disorder with anxious distress, PTSD, and cannabis use and alcohol use disorders.

The Board denied service connection for liver lesions, headaches, cerebral spinal fluid leak (claimed as neurological dysfunction), and an acquired psychiatric disorder based on the evidence not supporting a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a right shoulder disability, and headaches as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability or a link to service. The claims for service connection for right knee and left knee disabilities were remanded.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected migraines, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, finding a link between the condition and the Veteran's active military service.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the condition was secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, migraines, neuropsychological signs or symptoms, and a respiratory condition. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep disorder, lumbar spine disability, bilateral eye conditions, gastrointestinal problems, high blood pressure, and left below knee amputation were remanded.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, migraines, and right knee patellofemoral chondromalacia due to the evidence not supporting a higher rating during the appeal period.