The veteran's chronic migraines are manifested by headache episodes occurring up to five to six times per month, which are not characteristically prostrating and reduced or resolved with medication. The criteria for a compensable evaluation have not been met.
The deciding factor: The frequency and severity of the veteran's migraine headaches do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8100.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 15, 2006
- Citation
- 0607515
What this means for you
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