Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Veteran's tinnitus, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, pain of the cervical and cervicothoracic region, cervicogenic headaches, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and right upper extremity radiculopathy are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is established for these conditions based on direct evidence showing their onset during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a gunshot wound to the head with scarring and/or headaches, as well as left hand/finger injury, including gunshot wound to the left hand, due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's chronic headaches with migraine and tension features are now rated at 50 percent effective from August 16, 2018.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent, corresponding to the criteria for very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraine headaches and vertigo have been granted. Additionally, the Board has determined that he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities since July 1, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a TBI is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a TBI.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his tender right leg scar is remanded due to the need for further evaluation and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for his headache disorder is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The claim will be reviewed de novo and an opinion on the severity of the disability without considering medication effects will be obtained.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, TBI, and migraine headaches due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will obtain medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and an initial rating of 20 percent for the left ankle disability. The cervical spine and bilateral knee disabilities are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Veteran's claim for SMC pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)(1) is denied as he does not have a single disability rated at the 100 percent level and his TDIU is based on multiple disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and migraine headaches, finding that there was no credible evidence to support these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to a single disability was denied as the evidence did not show that he had a single service-connected disability that rendered him unable to work. The issue of an effective date prior to July 15, 2009, for TDIU is dismissed as moot.

The Board has decided that service connection for Meniere's disease is granted. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a headache/migraine disorder, diagnosed as vestibular headaches/migraines, is remanded.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence to readjudicate the claim for service connection for migraine headaches, which was previously denied. The Veteran's attorney contends that medical records from Salem VAMC constitute new and relevant evidence. The AOJ will now consider this evidence in its decision on the merits.

The Board has granted service connection for GAD with MDD with TBI and headaches, including nausea. The Veteran's right foot surgical scar status post bunionectomy is rated at 10%.

The Board has decided to remand all of the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Veteran's headaches are not found to be prostrating, which is required for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and has remanded the remaining issues due to a lack of medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The claim for higher rate SMC(t) due to traumatic brain injury is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of September 24, 2020 for the award of a 70 percent rating for PTSD and a TDIU. The evidence shows that his PTSD symptoms have significantly impacted his ability to work since January 31, 2019.