Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral tinnitus and severe headaches due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's reports of noise exposure during service and onset of symptoms. The case is being remanded for an addendum medical opinion considering these factors.

The Veteran's increased rating claims for various joint and headache disabilities are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports that did not consider all of the Veteran's symptomology.

The Board has remanded the claims for migraine headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, and a left hip disability due to concerns about the competency of the medical examiners who provided opinions on these conditions. The VA must obtain additional information about the qualifications of the examiners and provide an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's left hip condition is caused or aggravated by his service-connected knee and/or lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, as there are conflicting TERA participation records and insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his headache disability and his service-connected tinnitus and/or acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Board will consider any new evidence obtained from the Georgia Department of Driver Services.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of headaches has been granted.,Separate ratings have not been assigned for limitation of flexion in the left knee and limitation of extension in the right knee.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is eligible for enrollment in the PCAFC program due to his need for personal care services and supervision based on his medical conditions, including cognitive impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of evidence supporting the conditions prior to August 4, 2021.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 1, 2025, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not show that he was precluded from employment solely due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and dismissed the appeal for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal regarding the reduction of her ratings for tension headaches and lumbar strain from June 1, 2022 because she filed her appeal prematurely.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and headache disorder are granted service connection. The Board found that the Veteran had continuous symptoms since service, meeting the criteria for service connection.,Service connection is also granted for left hand arthritis pain and denied for right hand arthritis pain.

The Veteran's increased rating for migraine headaches is being remanded due to a duty to assist error in the previous decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's death was caused by a cerebral vascular accident that occurred during his military service, and the Board has determined this condition is related to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate exposure records and medical opinions, and because the issues of service connection for brain tumor, migraine headaches, and seizures are intertwined.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates for service connection for lumbar strain, migraines, and dermatitis. However, the claim of entitlement to service connection for a stomach condition is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of hypertension, migraines, and myeloproliferative disorder are being remanded due to a duty to assist error in obtaining private treatment records. The Board will consider the evidence again after acquiring these records.

The Board has granted an initial 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected headaches, finding that her very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks of headaches are productive of severe economic inadaptability.