Denied
The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of migraines began during active service, within one year of separation from service, or was related to an in-service injury or disease.
The deciding factor: The December 2024 VA examiner opined that the Veteran's current migraines were less likely than not had its onset during active service or were due to or etiologically associated with an in-service injury or event. The STRs showed headaches as symptoms of other conditions such as a cold, allergy, or pregnancy.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100779
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