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Conditions secondary to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Post-traumatic headaches and migraines are a recognized residual of a service-connected traumatic brain injury and are separately ratable with a nexus opinion.

  • Migraine / tension headaches

    Post-traumatic headaches/migraines are a recognized residual of a service-connected traumatic brain injury; claim with a nexus opinion tying them to the TBI.

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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.