Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of erectile dysfunction was dismissed. A rating of 50 percent, and no higher, for migraines is granted. An initial rating of 30 percent, and no higher, for IBS is granted. Service connection for hypertension is remanded.

The appeal for service connection for migraine headaches is dismissed. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss prior to January 15, 2026, is granted.

The Veteran seeks service connection for sinusitis, migraine headaches, and nerve impairments in multiple extremities. The Board finds the evidence insufficient to adjudicate these claims without further examination or medical opinion.,The Veteran's private medical records indicate he has had sinusitis, migraines, and neuropathy impacting his extremities. However, VA examinations have not provided sufficient information regarding the relationship between these conditions and service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to incomplete records and potential errors in the RO decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including APD, right shoulder strain, left shoulder condition, cervical neck pain, scoliosis, and migraines. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims based on the lack of in-service injury or diagnosis.

The Veteran's headaches, chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis (presumptive due to burn pit exposure), and bilateral knee disability are all granted. The effective dates for the grants vary based on when the conditions were presumed or diagnosed.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board denies his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board denies entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for migraines due to inadequate medical opinions and failure to consider all relevant evidence.

The Veteran's IBS and migraines have been rated at the maximum schedular ratings, with no additional manifestations not contemplated by the current ratings.

The Veteran's headaches began during active-duty military service and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received for the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar spine disorder and headache disorder, and thus these claims are remanded for readjudication.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI is rated at 70 percent, which is denied as the criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Veteran's migraines are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected tinnitus and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board granted the claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has granted a request to readjudicate the claim of service connection for tension headaches due to new and relevant evidence. The Veteran's current condition is related to military service, but there are conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.,Service connection for right ring finger osteomyelitis was denied as the condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone is sufficient to grant a TDIU, and his other service-connected disabilities are at least 60% combined. The Veteran also meets the criteria for SMC based on housebound status.

The appeal for service connection for blurred vision has been dismissed as the Veteran's claim was granted with a noncompensable rating. The appeals for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, migraines, dizziness, and thyroid gland injury are remanded due to errors in the pre-decisional evidentiary record.

The Veteran's tinnitus, migraines, left hip osteoarthritis, right hip osteoarthritis, lumbar spondylosis with sacroiliac dysfunction (a lower back disability), left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy are all granted as service connected.,The Veteran's tinnitus, migraines, left hip osteoarthritis, right hip osteoarthritis, lumbar spondylosis with sacroiliac dysfunction (a lower back disability), left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy are all granted as service connected.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent effective September 25, 2024. The issue of migraines (headaches) is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and potential duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran is seeking service connection for migraine headaches, which he contends are secondary to his service-connected tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, and asthma. He also seeks service connection for a kidney disability manifested by kidney stones and a weak right kidney, which he asserts is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.