Service connection for migraine headaches was granted as secondary to service-connected tinnitus. All other conditions were either denied or remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the criteria for service connection for migraine headaches, as secondary to service-connected tinnitus, have been met.

Claimed conditions

migraine headaches, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, right lower extremity shin splints, left lower extremity shin splints, sinusitis, left hand and fingers degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), abnormal heart, high blood pressure, malignant growth, benign cyst mid-lower back, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

A25008114

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