The Veteran's posttraumatic headaches (migraine) are rated at a 30 percent disability rating, the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 8100 for migraine headaches. The Veteran experiences frequent and severe headaches that have not significantly impacted his employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's headaches meet the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation based on their frequency (occurring multiple times per week) and severity, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of prostrating or prolonged attacks.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic headaches (migraine)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 26, 2012
- Citation
- 1222316
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