The Board has determined that the Veteran's current cervical spine condition is not related to service, and his headaches have worsened over time. Therefore, service connection for a cervical spine disability is denied, while an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for migraine headaches remains unchanged.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current neck pain or headache symptoms are related to service, and his complaints have been inconsistent over time.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disability, Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2014
- Citation
- 1450429
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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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