Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and upper extremity, bilateral kidney condition, right shoulder condition, lower back condition, anxiety, bilateral foot condition, right knee condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, headaches, gum condition, hypertension, blood disorder, and tinnitus. The case is remanded for further examination regarding a left ankle condition.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is granted as the condition is considered a chronic organic disease of the nervous system under presumptive service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's requests for earlier effective dates for service connection for migraines and obstructive sleep apnea, as there were no outstanding applications within one year of the intent to file.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo and headaches due to a failure to obtain complete service personnel and treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches, rhinitis, and sleep apnea due to potential secondary etiology from service-connected psychiatric disabilities. The other issues remain pending.

The Veteran's hearing loss does not meet the criteria for VA compensation purposes.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of sleep apnea.,Service connection for asthma was granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022.,Service connection for migraine headaches (headaches) was granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, effective December 3, 2021.,Service connection for right hand strain was granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, effective December 3, 2021.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis was granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently evaluated at zero percent. Both right and left foot post-operative residuals are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, but the evidence does not show very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not show flexion limited to 30 degrees or extension limited to 15 degrees.

The Veteran's right elbow disability, cervical spine disability, left nasal septum deviation with nasal congestion, and headaches have been granted service connection. The Veteran has also received a maximum schedular rating of 30 percent for his IBS.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development on the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, kidney stones, lumbosacral strain, and left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss was denied as there is no current evidence showing a disability meeting VA's criteria.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches is granted, with the highest possible non-compensable rating of 30 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for migraine headaches due to a duty-to-assist error in the previous decision.

The Veteran's appeals for various disability ratings have been dismissed due to his death. The right eye dyscoria and PTSD issues were pursued under both the Legacy Appeal system and the AMA simultaneously, but these issues are now included in the dismissal.

The Veteran's claims for coughing issues and headaches have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory or headache disability.,The Veteran's anxiety claim was dismissed as moot because it is subsumed in his already service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headache disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression and insomnia), stomach disorder (to include diarrhea), and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus disability. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's headaches and anxiety are granted, but the Board has remanded for further examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disability is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected conditions, including chronic sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral restless leg syndrome, generalized anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder, somatic symptom disorder, lumbosacral strain (claimed as pain of lumbar spine), left sciatic radicular pain, right sciatic radicular pain, tremors of the hands, chronic headaches, coronary heart disease, dermatosis hands, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain and bloating, right ear sensorineural hearing loss, and left ear sensorineural hearing loss. The Board has remanded these issues for further development.,The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected conditions, including chronic sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral restless leg syndrome, generalized anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder, somatic symptom disorder, lumbosacral strain (claimed as pain of lumbar spine), left sciatic radicular pain, right sciatic radicular pain, tremors of the hands, chronic headaches, coronary heart disease, dermatosis hands, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain and bloating, right ear sensorineural hearing loss, and left ear sensorineural hearing loss. The Board has remanded these issues for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the listed conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of those claims at a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he submitted a VA Form 10182 on April 22, 2025, which is considered an improper concurrent election with the supplemental claim for service connection.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The claims will not be reconsidered until a person eligible for substitution files a request within one year of the Veteran's death.