Conditions secondary to Migraines
Service-connected migraines and the chronic pain and functional limits they cause are a recognized contributor to a secondary depressive disorder.
Depressive disorder (secondary to chronic pain)
Chronic pain and functional limitation commonly contribute to a secondary depressive disorder (mental health secondary to a physical condition).
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Open the free rating calculator →Informational only and not a guarantee of service connection. A secondary condition still needs a medical nexus opinion linking it to the primary, and the VA makes the final decision. This is not medical or legal advice.