The Veteran's Meniere's disease is rated at 100 percent, his gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia and dysphagia is rated at 10 percent, and his migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent. The appeals for increased evaluations have been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's Meniere's disease meets the criteria for a 100% evaluation due to frequent vertigo attacks. His gastroesophageal reflux disease does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no persistent regurgitation or substernal pain. His migraine headaches meet the criteria for a 30% evaluation based on characteristic prostrating attacks occurring once per month.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniere's disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- July 12, 2016
- Citation
- 1627562
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