Episode 4: Filing a VA disability claim for migraine or headache can feel confusing and frustrating—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

In this episode of Taking Charge of Headache™, Army Veteran Melissa Farmer Hill and National Headache Foundation’s Diego Colón talk with Veterans Benefits Educator and Retired Sergeant First Class Jane Babcock about how veterans can successfully navigate the VA system to get the disability rating and care they deserve.

Jane, a veteran living with migraine herself, breaks down the key steps and insider advice every veteran should know:

• How to file a VA claim for migraine and headache disorders
• Understanding presumptive and secondary conditions and what qualifies
• What evidence helps—nexus letters, buddy statements, and symptom logs
• Avoiding claim sharks and finding accredited Veteran Service Officers (VSOs)
• What to do if your VA migraine claim was denied or rated 0%
• How the appeal process works and when to request a review

If you’re a veteran struggling to prove your service-connected migraine, or you’re not sure how to get your headache attacks recognized by the VA, this episode will walk you through every step of the process—with encouragement and clarity from people who’ve been there.