The veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective January 2, 2001. The low back disability with left leg radiculopathy is rated at 40%. The tender scar of the right breast remains at 10%. These ratings reflect the severity and impact on the veteran's daily life.
The deciding factor: The veteran's migraine headaches are characterized by very frequent attacks involving prolonged periods of prostrating pain, resulting in significant economic inadaptability. Her low back disability with left leg radiculopathy is severe, manifesting as characteristic pain and radiculopathy, with severe limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Residuals of Low Back Injury with Left Lumbar Radiculopathy, Tender Scar of the Right Breast
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2001
- Citation
- 0100044
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