Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for headaches, a synovial cyst, fatigue, fainting, dizziness, and feeling light-headed, as well as hyperthyroidism. The respiratory disability, gout, and constipation claims were remanded.

The Board denied an effective date prior to August 6, 2013, for the grant of service connection for fibromyalgia and denied initial disability ratings in excess of 40 percent for fibromyalgia. However, it granted an initial compensable rating for migraine headaches prior to June 20, 2024.

The Board remands the claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and service connection for GERD, a headache disability, and obstructive sleep apnea due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD and a headache disorder to obtain new medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, chronic sinusitis, and a chronic headache disability. The Board also denied an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's headaches were granted a rating of 50 percent from March 18, 2024. The claims for increased ratings for PTSD, temporomandibular joint syndrome, and neuropathy, deformity, right upper extremity were denied.

The Board denied service connection for dry eyes syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), erectile dysfunction (ED), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a compensable rating for migraine headaches.

The Board granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to January 26, 2011, but denied an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for tension headaches with thoracic kyphosis.

The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD with substance abuse disorders, a separate 10 percent rating for residuals of TBI effective October 23, 2008, and a separate 40 percent rating for residuals of TBI effective October 11, 2016. The Board also granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for migraines, left and right leg shin splints, lumbar spine herniated disk, and bilateral knee osteoarthritis and right knee meniscal tear for a statement of the case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, tinea pedis and onychomycosis, and migraine headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for headaches as there was no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in 2 months over the last several months.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active duty.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, hemorrhoids, and a thoracic spine disorder. Service connection was granted for hypertension, and an initial rating of 30 percent was assigned for irritable bowel syndrome.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings for PTSD with TBI and posttraumatic headaches, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Board remands the claim for a VA medical opinion to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches without considering the beneficial effects of medication.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, gastrointestinal issues, foot pain, hand scars, shin splints, migraines, thoracolumbar spine condition, and respiratory condition, as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder and remanded claims for service connection for hyperlipidemia, stroke, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board remands the appeal for a retrospective opinion to determine the current severity of the service-connected migraines without the ameliorative effects of medication.