Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Veteran's initial claim for a 50% disability rating for migraines has been granted. The earlier effective date claim for the increased rating of 30% for migraines is dismissed as the maximum rating has now been assigned. The service connection for tinea pedis remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and migraine headaches have been granted service connection, while the claim for furuncle/pilonidal disease is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any ankle or knee conditions during his active duty. The Veteran has provided no medical evidence of current diagnoses for these conditions.,There is conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's bilateral knee condition, with a private treatment record noting pain after a fall in 2017 and other records indicating no prior symptoms.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted effective December 11, 2019, due to her service-connected disabilities causing her unemployability since at least that date.

The Board has restored the Veteran's disability rating for headaches from 30 percent to 0 percent, finding that the reduction was improper due to insufficient evidence of actual improvement in the condition.

The Veteran's initial claim for service connection for chronic migraine headaches was denied in October 2021. He filed an intent to file on July 20, 2023, and completed his formal application within one year of that date. The Board has granted service connection for chronic migraine headaches with a disability rating of 30 percent effective from July 20, 2023.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of migraine headaches and a neck disability due to the appellant's withdrawal of these issues.

The Veteran's tension headaches, left restless leg syndrome, and right restless leg syndrome were granted service connection as they are related to his service-connected cervical spine disability.,Service connection for traumatic brain injury was remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action on his claims of service connection for sleep apnea and entitlement to a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for entitlement to service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as headaches. The issues were returned for additional development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC is remanded due to missing notification letters and an inadequate CEAT evaluation. The case will be returned to the AOJ with new medical opinions and proper notice.

The Board has remanded several issues for further evaluation, including right ankle traumatic arthritis, left foot fibromatosis, both right and left foot hypertrophic scars, migraine headaches, lumbosacral strain, and chronic cough.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to a failure to provide a VA examination in connection with her PTSD, which may have increased in severity since the last examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability due to a deficiency in the record prior to the decision on appeal. The Veteran's depression claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for TBI and migraines are denied, while the scar of the left cheek is granted. The remaining conditions (lumbosacral strain, right knee strain, and hypertension) do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, headaches, left knee disorder, and right ankle disorder due to insufficient evidence or further clarification is needed.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeals regarding increased ratings and earlier effective dates for various conditions, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Lumbar Spine Disability, Radiculopathies, Hip Limitations, Migraine Headache Disorder, IBS, and GERD.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve) is granted a rating of 20 percent, but no higher. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches are denied.

The Veteran's claims for depression, bruxism, IBS, and migraines are denied as they are considered part of her service-connected PTSD. The Veteran is granted a 70% rating for PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the remaining issues due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.