Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Board has granted service connection for tension headaches and chronic diarrhea, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left leg disability, thyroid disability, and brain tumor (headaches) due to lack of evidence showing in-service injury or disease. The claim for brain tumor is remanded as there was a duty to assist error regarding the onset of symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for somatic symptom disorder and migraines, both found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's tension headaches have resulted in characteristic prostrating attacks occurring at least once per month since March 3, 2021. Effective March 3, 2021, a 30 percent rating for tension headaches is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The AOJ must provide the Veteran with notice of his right to a hearing before the AOJ and determine if additional evidentiary development is required.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, finding that her headaches are aggravated by her service-connected TMJ disorder.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, sinusitis, rhinitis, IBS, and CFS are all granted as service-connected. Major depressive disorder is also granted.,A skin disorder claim was remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for migraines has been dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) solely due to the service-connected headache disability.

The Veteran's headache disability is rated at 50% for the entire appeal period, and he is granted entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to accurately assess the severity of the Veteran's rhinitis and migraines as they may be affected by medication use. The case is therefore being remanded for further action.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, headaches, cervical spine condition (neck condition), left ankle condition, left elbow condition, left knee condition, and left shoulder condition as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's assertions regarding the onset of his claimed conditions were not supported by medical evidence or service records.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, a left knee condition, a right knee condition, and diabetes as there was no in-service event or exposure to herbicide agents that would support the claims. The Veteran's diabetes was not shown within the applicable presumptive period following service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for fibromyalgia and migraines have been granted. Fibromyalgia is presumed due to active service, while migraines are linked to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for dizziness, headaches, and eye condition (reddened sclerae) as secondary to hypertension. The evidence did not support a current disability or a causal relationship between the conditions and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, rheumatoid arthritis, and pityriasis amiantacea (claimed as plaque psoriasis) due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran is also being asked to complete a TDIU form and undergo an aid and attendance examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and earlier effective dates for tension headaches and lower back condition. The remaining issues of service connection for eye, neck, persistent cough, TBI residuals, and bilateral leg conditions are REMANDED.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in decision-making and insufficient evidence, particularly regarding exposure during service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a 10 percent disability rating for migraine headaches has been granted, effective from the date of the Board decision.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD symptoms, along with migraines and hemorrhoids, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since January 15, 2022.