TIPS: Increase your VA rating for migraines

The VA ratings for migraines range from 0% up to 50% based on frequency and severity.
Migraines are not just painful. They can also cause dizziness, nausea, and even vision loss. The World Health Organization identified these types of headaches as the sixth most disabling illness in the world. They are also a common disability among veterans.
If you have migraines and suspect they are caused by your time in active-duty service, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. The key to getting VA disability compensation is proving your service connection. That means you must prove that (1) your migraines are caused by your time in service, (2) your migraines were worsened by your time in service, or (3) your migraines are caused by another service-connected injury or illness.
The VA rates migraines using diagnostic code 8100 in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The lowest rating is 0% and the highest rating is 50%.
The word “prostrating” is key in the rating of migraines. The term is not specifically defined in the code, but it has been interpreted as the level of incapacitation a person experiences during a migraine.
If your headaches prevent you from working at all, you may be eligible for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
If you are pursuing a claim for migraines, it’s also important to recognize that several other medical conditions might be linked to migraines, including stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, hearing problems, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. You could be eligible for additional benefits for these conditions if your migraines are service-connected.
If you are unable to work due to your service-connected disabilities, you may qualify for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU). If you think you may be eligible for TDIU or believe your current rating is too low, give us a call and receive a free legal consultation.
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