Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for his tension headaches is remanded due to the need for a VA medical examination to assess the severity of his disability, considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines, including migraine variants, are granted a disability rating of 30 percent.

The Veteran's posttraumatic headaches are now rated at the maximum 50 percent, effective April 11, 2023.,The Veteran's PTSD with TBI remains at a 70 percent rating. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines and headaches, including those related to PTSD, is granted with an effective date of November 12, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, migraine headaches, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss have all been denied.,Specifically, the Board found that there was no credible evidence to support the occurrence of stressors in service related to PTSD. The Veteran's migraine headaches were also not linked to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues except left and right knee disabilities have been dismissed due to untimely filing. The Board has not considered the evidence regarding these claims as they are outside of their jurisdiction.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted effective March 6, 2020.,Her migraines are granted a 50% rating effective April 25, 2019.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to a failure to properly notify him of scheduled VA examinations. The RO is instructed to provide proper notification and schedule the Veteran for necessary medical examinations.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of headaches and traumatic brain injury with photophobia. An effective date of January 9, 2020, but no earlier, is granted for a 70 percent rating for post-traumatic stress disorder with sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic use disorder, moderate to severe, alcohol use disorder, opioid dependence, in remission.

Your appeals for increased ratings for tension headaches and asthma have been dismissed because the issues were previously adjudicated in a previous Board decision.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of headaches and traumatic brain injury with photophobia. An effective date of January 9, 2020, but no earlier, is granted for a 70 percent rating for post-traumatic stress disorder with sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic use disorder, moderate to severe, alcohol use disorder, opioid dependence, in remission.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Board Appeal request was not timely filed within one year of the rating decision, and no good cause for extension was provided.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate) as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including hypertension, temporomandibular joint syndrome with bruxism (TMJ), and cervical myofascial pain. The remand requires an updated VA examination to address the Veteran's scholarly material and the effects of medications on his enlarged prostate.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for a rating in excess of 20 percent for left knee tendonitis and tendinosis, denied entitlement to initial compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and bilateral hearing loss, and remanded the issue of service connection for headaches.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied because he is not in need of such assistance due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that while the Veteran requires some help with daily activities, he does not meet the criteria for needing regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims, including those for service connection and initial compensable rating for migraine headaches, fingers and toes stiffening, herpes, and benign hematuria. The appeal is dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of all claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder with insomnia associated with tinnitus and headaches secondary to tinnitus, have rendered her unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's migraine headaches, finding that they are proximately due to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's posttraumatic headaches are currently rated at the highest schedular rating (50%) and no higher, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation. The appeal is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the case before a decision was made.