The Veteran's right and left trapezius strains, right hip strain, left hip strain, and a disability characterized by edema of the lower extremities (claimed as right and left thigh pain) are all found to be proximately due to her service-connected migraine headaches. Service connection for additional right and left knee disabilities is denied as they are not related to service or secondary to a service-connected condition. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is also denied as it was not incurred in service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's trapezius strains, hip strains, and thigh pain were found to be proximately due to her service-connected migraine headaches. Service connection for additional right and left knee disabilities is denied because they are not related to service or secondary to a service-connected condition. The cervical spine disability was also denied as it was not incurred in service.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Right Heel Plantar Fasciitis, Left Heel Plantar Fasciitis, Residuals of Right Knee Medial Tibial Plateau Stress Fracture, Residuals of Left Knee Medial Tibial Plateau Stress Fracture, Thoracolumbar Spine Disability, Cervical Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2009
- Citation
- 0946822
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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
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- 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 claims for service connection for TMD, cervical spine disability, and FSAD have been denied.,An earlier effective date prior to August 2, 2022, for the award of service connection for these conditions has also been denied.
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