Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, sleep apnea, gastric ulcer, and depressive disorder are granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and central nervous system disability (including syncope or pseudomeningocele) are remanded.

The Veteran's low back condition is granted a 10% evaluation effective December 1, 1994. The Veteran's post-traumatic headaches are denied any rating in excess of 30%. The decision also dismissed the claim for an increased rating.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were rated at a 30 percent for the period prior to May 24, 2021. The Board found that the Veteran had characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average of once a month over several months.

The Board has granted an increased initial rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's migraine headaches, finding that her symptoms meet the criteria for a very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression and obstructive sleep apnea have been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, migraines, and vertigo remain denied as there is no new and relevant evidence received since the August 2018 rating decision.

Service connection for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis is granted.,The appeal for service connection for psoriasis (recurrent skin disability) and shell fragment wound residuals (recurrent leg disability) has been dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 11, 2023, for the grant of a 50 percent rating for mixed headache disorder is granted.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of August 1, 2022, for the grant of a 70 percent rating for PTSD is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran is required to be notified of upcoming examinations and must cooperate with VA in developing these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, sinusitis, and GERD have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection was also denied on the basis that there is no nexus between any diagnosed condition and in-service exposure or service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and left knee strain were granted service connection as they are considered to be directly related to her military service. The Veteran also has a current diagnosis of sleep apnea, which was denied due to lack of evidence connecting it to her military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to back condition, right knee disability, migraines, and skin condition are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for service connection for depressive order, headache condition, and back condition. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headache disorder, including as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus disability, is being remanded due to the need for additional VA and private medical records. Additionally, an addendum opinion is required regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed migraine disorder.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision-making process and requires additional development to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist. The Veteran is entitled to service connection for various conditions, but further evidence is needed due to missing service records.

The Board granted a maximum 50 percent schedular rating for the Veteran's tension headache disability, finding that his very frequent and completely prostrating attacks were productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's VR&E benefits and services application was not granted due to a lack of evidence in the claims file. The case is being remanded for further evaluation by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC).

The Veteran's migraines are considered presumptively related to service due to the onset of symptoms following a mortar attack injury during active duty, and they have continued since then.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest schedular rating available. She is also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to her service-connected migraine headaches and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and individual unemployability are remanded due to the failure to appear at scheduled examinations. The TDIU issue is also remanded as it may impact the analysis of whether the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral senile cataracts were rated as noncompensable prior to March 30, 2021, and a 10 percent rating thereafter. The Veteran was granted TDIU from October 2, 2013, to March 27, 2019.