The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable and higher ratings for migraine headaches with aura, finding that during the period from January 1, 2001 to April 1, 2001, his headaches were best characterized as frequent but not severe. Since April 2, 2001, he experienced more frequent and severe attacks, but very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks have not been shown.
The deciding factor: The veteran's headaches did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating during the initial period of service connection (January 1, 2001 to April 1, 2001) due to less frequent attacks. Since April 2, 2001, his headaches have been manifested by complaints of more frequent and severe attacks, but very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks have not been shown.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches with aura
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 25, 2005
- Citation
- 0514338
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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