The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated as noncompensable since June 4, 2010. Effective November 1, 2011, the Veteran is now rated at 50 percent for his migraine headaches.,From November 1, 2011, the Veteran's service-connected conditions have resulted in a combined disability rating of 70 percent or more, qualifying him for consideration of TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine headaches are now rated at 50 percent effective November 1, 2011, which meets the schedular requirements for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Lumbosacral Strain, Tinnitus, Anxiety Disorder with Primary Insomnia, Right and Left Leg Radiculopathy, Left Ear Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 29, 2015
- Citation
- 1527667
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- Denied
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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.
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