Migraines & headaches decisions — 2025

The appeal was dismissed for the issue of service connection for left calf atrophy, while readjudication was granted for a left hip condition. Other issues were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for cervical strain and remanded the claims for service connection for headache disability and psychiatric disorder.

The Board remands the claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for the service-connected headache disability due to a need for a VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities due to the Veteran's failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations, which he has now provided 'good cause' for.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of chronic fatigue, hypertension, cardiovascular ailments, fibromyalgia, erectile dysfunction, OSA, migraines, lower back pain, and Gulf War Syndrome due to untimely filings or lack of clarification.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for headaches, and the Board has dismissed the claim.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and denied initial compensable disability ratings for erectile dysfunction, orchitis, unilateral, chronic, anxiety disorder, unspecified, fracture, 5th metacarpal bone, right hand, and lumbosacral strain.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected conditions and granted SMC at the statutory housebound rate from July 5, 2023. The decision also remanded several claims related to secondary service connection.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for a facial scar and a separate 10 percent rating for pain, but dismissed appeals for service connection for sleep apnea and back disability due to untimely notices of disagreement. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disability and headaches were remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically PTSD and migraines, rendered him unemployable as of February 1, 2023.

The Veteran's service connection for migraine headaches and PTSD was granted, along with special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and PTSD were granted a 50 percent rating, while the claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied. The Veteran also received an earlier effective date for DEA benefits.

The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for migraines but denied an increased rating for right knee strain. The claim for service connection for cardiomyopathy with automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) was remanded.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for headaches, finding that the earliest possible date is November 30, 2023.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 100 percent rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder was dismissed as moot. The claims for earlier effective dates for the assignment of ratings and service connection were denied.

The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent for chronic tension headaches but remanded the claim for service connection for sleep disturbances.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected headaches, effective October 27, 2023.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected chronic residuals status post right 4th finger dislocation, cervical strain (claimed as neck strain), and basilar migraine headaches due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for migraines to schedule a VA examination to assess the severity of the service-connected condition in the absence of medication.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings and the challenge to a rating reduction, thus the Board dismissed the appeal.