Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Veteran's headaches are remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine if they are related to service or toxic exposure. The claim is reopened based on new evidence.

The Board granted an effective date of October 25, 2021 for a 50% rating for headaches and service connection for lateral epicondylitis of the left and right elbows. The claim for GERD was remanded as there is no evidence prior to February 8, 2023 that met the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted with effective dates of September 25, 2021. The Board has found the Veteran's headaches meet the criteria for a 30% rating and his neurocardiogenic syncope warrants a 60% rating as of January 30, 2023. Other claims have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions has been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment due to lack of loss or permanent use of limbs, vision impairment, severe burn injury, ALS, or ankylosis of joints.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inconsistencies in the medical evidence and potential pre-existing conditions. The issues of headaches and a brain lesion are being reviewed again.

The Veteran was granted a 50% rating for migraine headaches effective October 7, 2019. He also received TDIU and earlier DEA eligibility.,His service-connected depressive disorder and anxiety disorder prevented him from working.

The Board denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 18, 2019 due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The medical evidence did not support his claim of being unable to work due to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a separate compensable evaluation for his psychiatric disability prior to October 23, 2008 is dismissed as moot due to the grant of total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) effective April 1, 1999.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to May 12, 2000 is denied due to his failure to provide the necessary information and forms.,A 30 percent rating is granted for service-connected headaches effective from March 11, 1993.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of headaches. The Veteran's service treatment records, including STRs from March 2009 and July 2011, will be reviewed for a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the AOJ failing to obtain all relevant records, including Social Security Administration and private treatment records. The claims will be readjudicated with consideration of these records.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's right knee disability. The rating for hemorrhoids was also addressed, with some ratings restored or reduced.

The Veteran's initial rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches, effective from April 9, 2021, to June 13, 2023, is granted. The rating criteria under DC 8100 require very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's initial ratings for service-connected nonspecific headaches and tinnitus were denied, while the VA remanded several other claims.,For the left knee disability and right knee disability, the VA found that more than a certain percentage rating was warranted but remanded to clarify examination findings.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular A&A was denied by the RO, and he appealed. The Board found that service connection is not in effect for a disability causing anatomical loss or use of both feet, one hand and one foot, or blindness in both eyes with 5/200 visual acuity. Additionally, there is no evidence showing the Veteran was bedridden solely due to his service-connected disabilities. The effective date remains January 10, 2023.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, chronic cervical spine strain, and right upper extremity radiculopathy. The effective dates of these determinations are not specified in the decision.

The appeal for an earlier effective date of August 8, 2023 for service connection for GERD has been dismissed as the VA RO granted this effective date in April 2025.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied due to lack of evidence linking it to the in-service TERAs and other non-service-related causes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection due to incomplete development of her claims, particularly regarding her bilateral plantar fasciitis and other orthopedic conditions. The AOJ is required to conduct further examinations and obtain medical opinions to address these issues.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to her service-connected disabilities, including frequent headaches that interfere with daily activities.