Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations, service connection, and TDIU have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a left knee disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as the evidence does not show that his condition restricts routine daily activities almost completely.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches is denied as the evidence shows that they are very frequent and prostrating, but do not meet the criteria for a 100% rating.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been granted a maximum 50 percent rating, which is the highest available under current criteria.,Service connection has been established for left hip and low back disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to insufficient evidence or further evaluation is needed.

The Veteran's eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is being remanded due to a lack of explanation in the April 2021 decision regarding whether participation in the program was in his best interest. The Board finds that the Veteran requires personal care services due to disabilities including posttraumatic stress disorder, tension headaches, and others.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of chronic sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, or right quadricep strain. For the issues related to bilateral plantar fasciitis, cervical spine disability, neck surgery scar, shoulder disabilities, ankle disabilities, knee disabilities, allergic rhinitis, and migraine headaches, the evidence did not support a finding that they were incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral plantar fasciitis, headaches, and sleep apnea for further development. The Veteran's service connection claims are not supported by presumptive exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune, but a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility claims are denied as he was not unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 9, 2021. The SMC housebound claim is also denied due to lack of evidence of substantial confinement.

The Veteran's tension headaches are now rated at 50% effective December 20, 2024. Service connection for valvular heart disease is granted with a 60% rating from December 18, 2015 to November 5, 2024 and a 100% rating thereafter. The Veteran's service connection claim for CKD remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was denied as the evidence did not show characteristic prostrating attacks of headache pain, which is required for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, which is granted. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, when considered together, rendered him unable to maintain gainful employment since June 11, 2019. Effective dates of June 11, 2019 for TDIU and DEA are granted.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at the highest possible level (50%) due to very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks of migraine pain productive of severe economic inadaptability.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD and cannabis use disorder, but not for major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. Service connection is also granted for an eating disorder (bulimia), though the Veteran's eating behaviors do not meet diagnostic criteria.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it is duplicative of previous decisions and issues have already been addressed.

The Board has denied service connection for migraine headaches, right hand and arm tremors, restless leg syndrome (both left and right legs), neuropathy of the right foot, and neuropathy of the left foot, all related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The VA medical opinions found no link between these conditions and the Veteran's service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine disorder is dismissed as the Veteran did not timely file a Notice of Disagreement.,Service connection granted for acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood (claimed as PTSD), secondary to service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right lower extremity nerve conditions. Service connection is remanded for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, migraine headaches, and a low back disability.