The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, and his GERD has been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 30 percent. The right knee chondromalacia issue was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to appeal, and TDIU remains in appellate status.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine headaches have been shown to be very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, warranting a 50 percent rating. His GERD has been shown to cause persistent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation accompanied by substernal arm or shoulder pain, which is productive of considerable impairment of health.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Chondromalacia, Migraine Headaches, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 13, 2017
- Citation
- 1727064
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's 50% disability rating for migraine headaches was restored as the evidence did not show actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating prior to July 29, 2024. The GERD rating remains at 30 percent disabled but no higher.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's IBS with GERD was granted an initial 60 percent rating. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions and development.
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