Migraines & headaches decisions — 2026

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's migraines are caused or aggravated by his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance/housebound is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The case will be returned to the RO for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities, has rendered them unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted the TDIU rating based on this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for migraine headaches was denied as the evidence did not show characteristic prostrating attacks of headache pain, which is required for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current disability meeting VA criteria.,PTSD service connection granted with an effective date of January 27, 2025. The original claim was filed on July 10, 2024.,Claims for left wrist and right wrist disabilities are remanded due to lack of VA examination or medical opinion.,Claims for right shoulder disability and headache disability (tension headaches) are remanded as the VA examiner did not address specific assertions regarding in-service events.,The Veteran's low back disability is diagnosed but a VA examination or medical opinion was not provided.

The Veteran's right and left shoulder disabilities have been granted as cervical radiculopathy of the upper extremities.,A 50 percent rating has been granted for her tension headaches.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 15, 2019 for the grant of a TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for chronic migraines, dermatitis, erectile dysfunction (ED), and generalized anxiety disorder as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's claims were not supported by medical evidence showing a present disability at the time of the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew all issues on appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and chronic headaches, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service. Service connection was not established for bilateral hearing loss.

Service connection for migraines has been granted.,The previously denied claim for service connection for acute, subacute or old myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease is being readjudicated on the merits.,Service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error in obtaining an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's chronic headaches, including migraine headaches. The claim will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches have been rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating for this condition. The Board found that the Veteran experiences characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatitis was granted, and a 30 percent evaluation is assigned for chronic sinusitis with sinus headaches effective November 18, 2020. The issue of migraines has been recharacterized as part of the chronic sinusitis claim.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC at the A&A rate was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not result in a need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain, right knee arthritis, migraines, and obstructive sleep apnea are related to or were otherwise incurred during service.,The Veteran's cervicogenic headaches are due to his service-connected cervical degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's vertigo is being remanded for further examination and medical opinion to determine if it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and/or migraine headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these headaches had their onset in service. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and a low back disability have been denied as there is no evidence to support the relationship between these conditions and his military service.