The Veteran's Migraine Headaches and Deviated Septum have been rated based on their individual merits. The Migraine Headaches are currently rated at 50% effective September 28, 2012, while the Deviated Septum is rated at 10%. These ratings reflect a mixed decision as some issues were granted (Migraine Headaches) and others not (Deviated Septum).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's Migraine Headaches are characterized by frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, warranting the 50% rating. The Deviated Septum is rated based on obstruction severity without polyps.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Deviated Septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2016
- Citation
- 1622197
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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