Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for a separate rating of 10 percent for instability of the left knee was granted. The claims for higher ratings for left knee patellar tendonitis and right knee strain were denied, as well as the claims for more than 10 percent ratings for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. Service connection for migraines was also granted.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for migraine headaches was denied by the Board. The VA examinations did not indicate characteristic prostrating attacks, and the Veteran's symptoms were rated as noncompensable.

The Board has dismissed the appeals seeking service connection for plantar fasciitis, an effective date prior to November 1, 2023 for service-connected migraines, and an effective date prior to November 1, 2023 for service-connected obstructive sleep apnea as they were already on appeal before the Board.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for major depression, recurrent is denied. The claims for service connection for right and left lower sciatica, hearing loss, and tinnitus are dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to care for his daily personal needs without assistance from others or unable to protect himself from the hazards and dangers of daily living on a regular basis.

The Veteran's service connection claim for left knee arthritis has been granted. The claims for left foot conditions, right foot conditions, and headaches have been remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to appeal two rating decisions: one reducing the migraines rating from 30% to 0%, and another granting an increased rating for migraines. The decision states that the Veteran did not file her appeal within the required time frame, which was more than a year after the initial rating decisions.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent. The PTSD and IBS ratings remain denied.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and cervical strain, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors in the July 2024 VA examination reports.

The Veteran's initial claim for service connection for headaches was granted, and the Board has now determined that a 50% rating is appropriate since May 29, 2020. The decision finds that the Veteran's headache disability manifests in very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic throughout the pendency of the claim.

The Board denied service connection for neck disorder, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, headache disorder, and sleep disorder. The Veteran's claims for TDIU were also denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an eye disability and a headache disability as secondary to his service-connected hypertension. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for Tension Headaches and PTSD have been granted. The Veteran has also been awarded a finding of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding kidney disease, lumbar spine disorder, and headaches.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, anemia, left shoulder and elbow disorders, leukocytopenia, low back disorder, right knee disorder, cardiovascular disorder, and headaches. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service.

The Board has denied service connection for migraines and remanded the claim of service connection for OSA due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has granted service connection for tension headaches but denied service connection for an unspecified anxiety disorder (claimed as insomnia and mental health). The Veteran's tension headaches are found to have begun during active service, while the evidence does not support a finding that his anxiety disorder began in service or is related to any in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's PTSD and migraine headaches have been granted, with an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD. Service connection has also been established for migraine headaches. No service connection is granted for colon cancer, thyroid cancer, fatigue, fibromyalgia, herpes, or gum disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for tension headaches is being remanded due to the need to obtain medical records from Dr. Nicholas Jansson.