The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right and left knees, migraine headaches, varicose veins of the right and left lower extremities, and allergic rhinitis have been granted initial disability ratings. Service connection for urinary tract infection and sinusitis has been denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions were found to meet the criteria for the assigned disability ratings based on their severity and impact on daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Right Knee), Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Left Knee), Migraine Headaches, Varicose Veins of the Right Lower Extremity, Varicose Veins of the Left Lower Extremity, Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0935940
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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.
- Denied
The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to September 16, 2024 and noncompensable thereafter. The Board found the evidence against finding that his condition met the criteria for a higher rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent rating, effective December 3, 2021, due to frequent and severe attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.
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