Headaches are often granted secondary service connection because the disability (migraine headache) is shown to be proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by another service-connected disability. The frequency and severity of headache conditions typically increases with the severity of other service-connected disabilities. For example, veterans with more severe PTSD symptoms are likely to have more severe migraine headache symptoms, suggesting a correlation between the two.
<aside> 💡 Migraines secondary to Medication Side Effects
Literally thousands of over the counter medications and prescription medications, especially Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) can cause or make Migraines and Headaches in general, worse. If you’re a veteran who takes medications to help manage the daily chronic pain or mental health conditions you suffer from due to service, and you now have Headaches, you can likely get service connected for the Migraines secondary to the side effects of the medications.
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