The Board denied increased disability ratings for migraine headaches and peptic ulcer disease, as well as service connection for joint pain, insomnia, and sinusitis. The veteran's claims were not reopened for a skin condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran had characteristic prostrating attacks of migraines or moderate symptoms with episodes averaging two to three times per year lasting ten days.
- Claimed conditions
- Insomnia, Joint Pain (neck, low back and right shoulder), Migraine Headaches, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0604546
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- Granted
The Veteran's 50% disability rating for migraine headaches was restored as the evidence did not show actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's sinusitis is currently rated at a noncompensable evaluation. The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for sinusitis as of February 19, 2021, based on the number and duration of incapacitating episodes requiring antibiotic treatment.
- Dismissed
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