The Veteran's brain arachnoid cyst is rated noncompensably disabling. Prior to May 2, 2012, his migraine headaches were not manifested by prostrating attacks. From May 2, 2012, the Veteran has been experiencing prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month and warrants a 30% rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's brain arachnoid cyst is asymptomatic and does not cause significant impairment. Prior to May 2, 2012, his migraine headaches were not manifested by prostrating attacks. Beginning May 2, 2012, the Veteran has been experiencing prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month.
- Claimed conditions
- Brain Arachnoid Cyst, Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- July 28, 2016
- Citation
- 1630258
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