The Veteran's initial rating for migraine headaches was granted at a 10 percent level, effective May 2007. The Board found that his headaches met the criteria for a 30 percent rating throughout the appeal period but not for a higher 50 percent rating due to lack of very frequent completely prostrating attacks.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's headaches were characterized as characteristically prostrating, occurring at least once a month and lasting an average of one hour. The Board found that these symptoms met the criteria for a 30 percent rating but not for a higher 50 percent rating due to lack of very frequent completely prostrating attacks.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1330041
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What this means for you
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The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of erectile dysfunction was dismissed. A rating of 50 percent, and no higher, for migraines is granted. An initial rating of 30 percent, and no higher, for IBS is granted. Service connection for hypertension is remanded.
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