Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service head trauma.,The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 60 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is remanded due to the inadequacy of the September 2023 VA examination report, which did not consider all symptoms and their impact on daily activities.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for migraine headaches is remanded as the September 2023 VA examination report did not adequately assess his symptomatology or its effect on work capacity.,The Veteran's claim for a separate compensable disability rating for sinusitis (in the context of allergic rhinitis) is remanded due to the uncertainty in the September 2023 VA examination report regarding whether sinusitis should be considered as a distinct condition.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including asthma, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, GERD, migraine headaches, diabetes, psychiatric disabilities (adjustment disorder, anxiety, and depression), PTSD, plantar fasciitis, left knee disability, and low back disability due to a lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for migraines is dismissed.,An earlier effective date of May 26, 2021, but no earlier, for the grant of a 50% rating for migraines is granted.

The Board has determined that the decision on appeal was not legally adequate and requires remand for further action, including obtaining a medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) regarding the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to September 29, 2018, for service connection of various conditions including a cervical spine condition, left TMJ arthritis, right ear otalgia, TBI, headaches, and bilateral hearing loss. The decision also remanded several issues related to increased ratings.

The Veteran's migraines were found to be service-connected, but the Board is remanding the case due to incomplete records and inadequate opinions.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50 percent, and his PTSD is rated more than 50 percent. Both conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to May 31, 2023 is denied. The Veteran's claim for a 50 percent evaluation for migraine headaches throughout the appeal period is granted.

The Board denied service connection for an eczema disorder and a headache disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a direct relationship to military service.,There is no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing eczema or headache disorders prior to service. The Veteran's current conditions are attributed to natural progression post-service.

The Veteran's anemia and migraine headaches have been granted initial evaluations. The service connection for an oral condition and chronic fatigue syndrome has been remanded.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for ED was denied. The effective date for the grant of service connection for ED and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is also denied.,The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for migraines and tension headaches, as well as for earlier effective dates for both ED and SMC, are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of all pending claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of July 24, 2023. Claims for other conditions were denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for headaches and left side pain due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service treatment records indicate complaints of headaches in service, but a private chiropractor's opinion was deemed inadequate.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,Service connection has been granted for tinnitus, with the condition presumed related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus is found to be a contributing factor in the development of his headaches, allowing for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence of current disabilities related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unemployable, but an award of special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is not for assignment due to the presence of other service-connected conditions. Therefore, entitlement to a TDIU is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory condition and headaches due to inadequate VA medical opinions and the need for a TERA opinion.