Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for migraine headaches was denied, and the Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right shoulder disability due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability, finding that the evidence did not support a causal link to his service-connected cervical spine and PTSD disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated as non-compensable.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, skin disorder, fibromyalgia, IBS/functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain & bloating, respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea), and migraine headaches are all denied.,The Veteran's hearing loss disability is rated based on the severity of her bilateral hearing impairment as measured by audiometric testing. The evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's headaches are attributable to military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, breathing problems, migraines, IBS, syncope with dizziness, low back disability, neck disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left wrist disability, and right wrist disability are all denied as there is no current diagnosis of any of these conditions.,The Veteran has not been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, breathing problems, migraines, IBS, syncope with dizziness, low back or neck disabilities, or ankle, foot, knee, shoulder, or wrist disabilities.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and increased rating for migraine headaches need further review, as additional records are required to make a determination.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, finding that the Veteran's in-service headache symptoms and treatment support a current disability.

The Veteran's employment during the appeal period was full-time and his income exceeded the poverty threshold, making him unable to establish marginal employment. Therefore, he is not entitled to a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), migraines, a cervical spine disability, a right ankle disability, and a right elbow or shoulder disability due to inadequate opinions regarding secondary service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, dehydration, prediabetes, headaches, a sleep disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, painful urination, erectile dysfunction, right and left knee disorders, flat feet, and a right toe disability. The remand is due to the failure to provide notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing before the AOJ.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided prior to the rating decision were not sufficient to decide this claim, and thus remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for depression, left foot pes planus with metatarsalgia, migraine and tension headaches, tinnitus, and urinary urgency have been granted effective June 11, 2020.,Effective dates prior to June 11, 2020, were denied for all issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and migraine headaches due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between his conditions and service, as well as inadequate consideration of Gulf War exposure.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50% since August 11, 2015 and will remain at that rating until September 9, 2024.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, headaches, left knee disability, right knee disability, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability. The Board found that there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches is granted. The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for meibomian gland dysfunction is granted at a 10 percent level, but no higher. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased disability rating for hypothyroidism is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a failure of VA to provide necessary examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to assess his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, GERD, headaches, a kidney condition, and bilateral flat foot (pes planus) due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for TBI and migraine headaches due to inadequate medical opinions. The appellant's TBI is being reviewed again, as well as whether her service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder caused or aggravated her migraines.

The Veteran's death was not due to service or a service-connected disability. The appellant is receiving the maximum DIC benefits and no additional compensation under PACT Act for Agent Orange exposure is warranted.