Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding left shoulder strain, right hip ischiofemoral impingement syndrome, and migraines due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions have been remanded due to the submission of new evidence after a prior denial. The Board finds that VA examinations and medical opinions are necessary to properly determine entitlement to service connection.

The Veteran's migraine headache disability is granted as incurred in service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain a medical opinion regarding the appellant's service connection claim for headaches, which are claimed to be related to toxic exposures in Iraq and Afghanistan. The AOJ must now obtain such an opinion.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for headaches, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease shown as such in service or within an applicable presumptive period under 38 C.F.R. § 3.307.,The Board also denied the appellant's claim for a compensable disability rating for cold-induced urticaria, stating that his condition did not require any treatment for control.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right foot disability, left foot disability, TMD with bruxism, dermatitis, and migraines. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities in any of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and lumbar spine arthritis, finding that the appellant's symptoms were noted during active duty and continued after separation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the failure to schedule VA examinations related to his claimed disabilities. The Board finds that there was a pre-decisional error in not ensuring proper communication with the Veteran.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and migraines have been granted service connection, with the latter being readjudicated as part of the original claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for herbicide exposure, congestive heart failure, gallbladder condition, migraine headaches, hammer toes of the left and right feet, respiratory disability (chronic sinusitis/Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), and intestinal disability have been dismissed. The claim for a 30% rating for migraine headaches has been granted.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and an acquired psychiatric disability (including insomnia disorder and other specified depressive disorder with anxious distress), but has remanded the issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to a lack of adequate medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to February 29, 2024 due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist error regarding employment information from April 2020 onwards.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and hypertension have been denied as there is no current disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism has also been denied, with the evidence persuasively weighing against a nexus to service.

The Veteran's TBI is granted with an effective date of June 29, 2007. The Veteran's migraines secondary to his TBI are also granted.

The Board denied an increased rating for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's attacks did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient frequency and severity of prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's cervical spine disabilities, including degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), are related to her active duty service.,The Veteran's bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy is the result of her now service-connected cervical spine disabilities. The Veteran's migraine headaches are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The right ear hearing loss disability claim is denied as there is no current hearing loss disability meeting VA criteria. The IBS rating remains at 30 percent, with sinusitis rated at 10 percent. Allergic rhinitis and headaches are not compensable under current ratings.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure by VA to obtain relevant private treatment records, including from Dr. K and Dr. N, which may be pertinent to the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus.