The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 50 percent, which is the highest possible rating under Diagnostic Code 8100. The claim for service connection for an arthritic condition of the neck and back (palindromic arthritis) has been reopened but no new evidence was provided to establish a current disability. Service connection for depression has also been reopened with support from recent medical opinions indicating that her depression is related to her service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the highest possible level under Diagnostic Code 8100, which reflects their severity and impact on daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine headaches, Arthritic condition of the neck and back (palindromic arthritis), Depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 24, 2017
- Citation
- 1728931
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