The Veteran's initial rating for thoracolumbar spine strain with scoliosis was granted at a 10 percent rating, and his migraine headaches were initially rated at a non-compensable (0%) rating. The current effective date is not provided in the decision summary.
The deciding factor: The October 2015 VA examination indicated that the Veteran's characteristic prostrating attacks of migraine pain occurred on average once every two months, which meets the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar spine strain with scoliosis, Migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2016
- Citation
- 1611443
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings were dismissed due to an improper concurrent election.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's 50% disability evaluation for migraine headaches was restored to May 12, 2021 after the reduction in rating was found not proper.
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