The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated as 50 percent disabling since September 1, 2011. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether this rating has been warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran consistently reported frequent and severe migraines with prostrating attacks, which are considered very frequent and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability under DC 8100.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraines, Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Knee, Degenerative Joint Disease of Left Knee, Right Ankle Strain, Bilateral Pes Planus with Plantar Fasciitis, Ingrown Toenail of Left Great Toe, Residuals of Right Little Finger Fracture with Mild Flexion Deformity and Degenerative Joint Disease, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 5, 2017
- Citation
- 1725435
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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