VA Migraines Rating Criteria Explained (Top 3 Tips Revealed)

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Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the VA migraines rating criteria with 38 CFR Part 4 as our guide.

We’ll also examine the primary (and confusing) differences between the 30% and 50% VA rating for migraine headaches.

VA ratings for migraines depend upon the Frequency, Severity, and Duration of symptoms, and more specifically, the “prostrating” nature of the migraine and whether your headaches impact your ability to work.

According to the FY 2020 VBA report to congress, Migraines were the #9 most commonly claimed and service connected VA disability condition for new compensation recipients.