Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a migraine disorder, and vertigo as the evidence did not support a link to the Veteran's service or a service-connected condition.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches from February 15, 2022, but denied a compensable rating prior to that date.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for service connection for headaches, left elbow disorder, right elbow disorder, and right shoulder disorder due to untimely filings.

The Board granted service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and a headache disability, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to PTSD, and migraines as secondary to PTSD. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss were denied.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for migraine headaches, granted a 50 percent initial rating for migraine headaches, and denied service connection for a left knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, cervical strain (neck pain), left triceps tendinitis, right triceps tendinitis, and headaches as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, effective December 8, 2025.

The Board granted service connection for a headache disability, which is attributed to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied the claims for service connection for migraine headaches, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tension headaches, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability, in-service incurrence or aggravation, and no causal relationship between the claimed condition and active service.

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from July 28, 2023, through September 21, 2024.

The Board granted service connection for a pituitary gland tumor and Cushing's disease, and increased the rating for headaches to 50 percent. The claims for an earlier effective date and TDIU were denied.

The Board granted service connection for hemorrhoids and denied service connection for a back disability, joint pain, migraines, and a skin condition. All other claims were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis, left ankle achilles tendinopathy, post-traumatic (concussion) headaches, and TBI. The appeal for an earlier effective date was also denied.

The Board granted service connection for a headache disorder, diagnosed as migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active duty service from April 21, 2003 to August 9, 2003.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 19, 2021 for the 20 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the right elbow joint and a 30 percent disability rating for migraine headaches, while denying increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted an effective date of April 14, 2023, for the award of service connection for tinnitus, tension headaches, right and left knee strains, and right and left hip strains.

All appeals for service connection and increased ratings were dismissed due to concurrent elections in the Supplemental Claim.

The Board granted an initial 50 percent disability rating for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximate very frequent completely prostrating attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.