The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches and depression, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active duty service.,For migraine headaches, the Board found no nexus to service. For depression, it was determined that while there is a relationship with migraine headaches, as there is no other service-connected condition, secondary service connection cannot be granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a direct link between the Veteran's migraine headaches and his active duty service.,While the Veteran had depression related to his migraine headaches, he was not service connected for any other conditions that could support secondary service connection for his depression.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20005572
What this means for you
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