Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his combat service, and the claim for migraine headaches, low back disability, and right knee disability are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's tension headaches are manifested by characteristic prostrating attacks occurring about once a month, and the Board has granted an increased rating of 30 percent for this condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) from October 17, 2017 to March 23, 2018.,The Veteran's left knee disorder, diagnosed as left knee strain with instability and bipartite patella, is at least as likely as not related to his period of ACDUTRA from October 17, 2017 to March 23, 2018.

The Board has determined that there are duty to assist errors in the prior November 2018 rating decision and remands the claims for further development. The issues of service connection for SLE, IBS, GERD, and headaches remain unresolved due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's need for supervision, protection, or instruction on a continuous basis due to his service-connected disabilities has been determined, granting him an increased Level 2 stipend under the PCAFC program.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's migraine headaches, finding that they are proximately due to her service-connected PTSD and insomnia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as additional VA examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Board Appeal request was not timely filed within one year of the December 16, 2024 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of mononucleosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and cluster headaches due to incomplete VA medical opinions. The Veteran is requested to provide addendum opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tension/migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to their respective service-connected conditions due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, to include as secondary to service-connected tinnitus, is remanded due to inadequate development of evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's migraine headaches are secondary to his service-connected depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cluster headaches was denied because the new evidence did not relate to the issue of whether his current condition is related to military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI, finding that there is no current disability and insufficient evidence to establish a link between in-service events and his current symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Tension Headaches, finding that the evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to whether these conditions had onset in service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of a stomach disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected disability. The Veteran's current stomach disorder is not currently diagnosed and the AOJ needs to determine if there is any evidence linking her stomach disorder to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for headaches and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran's symptoms are believed to be related to her service-connected conditions, but further examination is needed.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, sinus condition, and migraines (claimed as headaches) are granted service connection. The Veteran's right lower extremity shin splints, left lower extremity shin splints, residuals of a right ankle condition, gastritis, and left foot injury are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, to include migraines, is being remanded due to errors in the duty to assist. The Board finds that further development is necessary before the claim can be adjudicated.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to his active service.