Migraine
A migraine is usually a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Many people also have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and increased sensitivity to light or sound.
Note: Although disablement must be caused by a physical or mental health condition, it is the needs and difficulties that result which will determine entitlement rather than the condition itself. As a result, whilst the case law below may be of assistance, it will be important to also look at the case law relating to the activities and issues that affect you too.
Case law
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- Activity 11 - remaining conscious / whether R(IB) 2/07 applicable to ESA regime
- [2011] UKUT 158 (AAC)
- [2012] AACR 2
- CE/497/2010
- BB v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions