Secondary Conditions for Migraines
There are 16 secondary conditions linked to Migraines that may qualify for VA disability compensation. If you have a service-connected rating for migraines, these conditions could be filed as secondary claims to increase your combined disability rating.
What is a secondary VA disability claim?
A secondary condition is a disability caused or aggravated by a condition you're already service-connected for. For example, if migraines is service-connected and it causes or worsens depression, you can file Depression as a secondary claim. The VA requires a medical nexus linking the two conditions.
16 Conditions Secondary to Migraines
Depression (12 linked)
Fibromyalgia
Meniere's Syndrome
Tinnitus (9 linked)Cervical strain
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (8 linked)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (7 linked)PTSD (13 linked)Insomnia (5 linked)Anxiety (12 linked)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) (8 linked)Medication side effects (9 linked)Heart disease (7 linked)Asthma (11 linked)Vertigo
Cognitive impairment
Conditions That List Migraines as Secondary
PTSDAnxietyDepressionTinnitusGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)AsthmaNeck ConditionsTraumatic brain injury (TBI)Medication side effectsHeart diseaseChronic fatigue syndromeSinusitisAllergic rhinitisDeviated septumInsomnia
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