The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 50 percent since January 29, 2016. The Board finds that the evidence supports a finding of very frequent prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. For allergic rhinitis, the Board finds no compensable rating is warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine headaches have worsened significantly since her stroke on January 29, 2016, resulting in more frequent and prostrating attacks that are productive of severe economic inadaptability. The noncompensable rating for allergic rhinitis is not supported by the evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 8, 2017
- Citation
- 1715278
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent rating, effective December 3, 2021, due to frequent and severe attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.
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