The Board has granted a higher rating of 50 percent for the service-connected migraine/tension headaches and assigned a noncompensable rating for diverticulosis, effective January 1996. The veteran's TDIU claim was denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran presented with chronic and severe migraines that significantly interfered with his ability to work, warranting the highest available rating of 50 percent. His diverticulosis has been stable without significant symptoms requiring a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine/tension headaches, diverticulosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 20, 2002
- Citation
- 0212662
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What this means for you
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- Denied
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