VA Secondary Conditions to Migraines

Did you know that migraines can cause a number of secondary disabilities? Veterans can claim many conditions as secondary to migraines for VA benefits, thereby increasing their overall VA disability rating. Join us today to learn about common secondary conditions to migraines, how they're rated, and what benefits you may qualify for!

Please leave us your questions or comments below!

0:00 Introduction
0:30 What are migraines? How does VA rate migraines?
2:35 Secondary Service Connection
3:22 Depression and Anxiety secondary to migraines
5:50 Insomnia secondary to migraines
7:42 Sleep Apnea secondary to migraines
8:42 GERD secondary to migraines
9:35 Vertigo secondary to migraines
10:41 TDIU and secondary disabilities

[CCK_Law]

Did we miss a condition in this video? Check the description for more on PTSD and Tinnitus! Thanks for tuning in today.

[TheDonna]

Be sure to have a migraine headache diagnosis. Keep a migraine headache log when it starts, where the pain is, how long the pain lasts, frequency, triggers, etc. When it comes to migraine headaches:
1. Severity
2. Frequency
3. Duration

Be sure to read the DBQ (Disability Benefit Questionnaire) and 38 CFR (this is Federal Regulation is what is used by raters).

[chicagotj]

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[jenniferrodriguez]

Make sure you message your provider before your appointment of your symptoms because they will not write them and hurt your claim

[sunnindawg]

A migraine diagnosis is for at least 90 days wth 15+ events per month that last around 3- 4 hours or more. VA alludes to six months or more. Use migraine buddy and get a prescription. Add migraine buddy notes to document how the symptoms impact work.

[misskay]

I filed a claim for unspecified depression due to chronic pain as secondary to my migraines. I’m still waiting on the VA to make a decision.

[uniquegiftpens]

I have been experiencing ocular migraine, triggered by stress. The VA clinic prescribed a medication that turned me into a zombie. It seems that little is known about this condition and since it is not accompanied by headaches little concern is given to it. It is an obscuring of the vision and often prevents me from driving.

[justinswiger]

Your content is absolutely the best. It has been so helpful for me.

[Combat]

I’m a USMC Vietnam veteran, and I experience chronic migraines (15+) per month. The Prodrome phase typically brings sleep issues as well as many others, including severe blood pressure elevation. The Postdrome phase also causes many physical and mental problems. Migraines are treated with various drugs, diet and lifestyle changes, but there is no known cure. I’m filling a claim for the migraines secondary to agent orange hypertension.

[tom_guzman_]

I’ve done a great job avoiding doctors since I separated in 2006. Rather, I’ve seen naturopathic doctors, learned meditation and yoga, experimented with cannabis, even gone to the extreme of ayahuasca ceremonies. These have helped tremendously with things I’m dealing with. However, I understand this might not help with my VA claim given I have avoided going to doctors and not ‘adding evidence’ to support my claim with the VA. I’m sure the examiner will ask why the large gap.

I can get buddy letters. I’ve considered getting a medical marijuana card that might help too. Switzerland has made most of these things legal and has successfully treated PTSD. I’m sure I can get medical evidence to support my claim.

Is telling the VA examiner I’ve done weed and psychedelics something that can hinder me?

[bryanc]

Can you have multiple secondary conditions? For example, depression secondary to migraines and vertigo secondary to migraines

[aztecacalendario]

I completed a c&p exam three weeks ago. The physician was awesome in every approach to questions. It has not reflected on the VA website. How long does it take for results?

[grbloved]

I know this is 3yrs too late but hopefully someone will answer -
I have tinnitus at 10% and headaches at 0% since 2003- I’ve just never rerated it- I’ve had migranes with prisms and all that comes with it… how do you go about claiming depression ? Do you have to see a therapist or …?

[fn]

I did a sleep study with the Charleston SC, VA. 10 years ago. they told me that i Didn't sleep apnea, but my sleep cycle was that I didn't go into (rem sleep) that my mind was "hyper vigilant" . never got a follow up to discuse finding. just got denied. want to know if my sleep condition was ratable?
I have TMJ 10% rating, second to my dental reconstructive work. I'm trying now to increase TMJ rating and add Migraine headaches off my TMJ. I'm 30% total rating including my foot and knee. Thank you

[ronaldhaugen]

I have to life my life around migraines

[BigBurton]

How hard is it to link sleep apnea to my service connected migraines

[timothyunderwood]

I have had terrible migraines for four years since sleep apnea damaged my brain They often debilitate me for two weeks with the four days in the middle being unable to cook in the kitchen without super dark sunglasses on nor can sound be very loud without excruciating pain. The VA gave me a CPAP and put me at 50% secondary to s-c asthma. I have bipolar rated at 70%, so would migraine headache be a pyramidal symptom in my case?

I'm at 90% schedular and on P and T TDIU. 100% schedular would be good in case I sold a book and made a bunch of money.

[DanielHernandez-ybdc]

Question. Is sleep Apnea a secondary to my migraine’s. Diagnosed for migraines at the VA C&P prior to retirement from the military. Recently the VA diagnosed me with Sleep Apnea. Can I submit for an his as an secondary?

[majikk]

I'm at 70% PTSD with anxiety/depression added on and only a 30% claim for migraines which is not right in my opinion. My headaches keep me in dark rooms and out of commission. I can't work and I'm not at 100% only 90%. I have insomnia and complex sleep apnea but these are difficult to win unless the doc connects everything. Any suggestions?

[Mr.AlwaysonVacay]

my vertigo secondary to migraines was combined together and not separated.