The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been granted an initial compensable rating of 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The right hand scar has also been increased to a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The November 2016 VA examination confirmed that the Veteran experiences migraines with characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average of once a month over the last several months, warranting a 30% disability rating under DC 8100. The right hand scar has also been rated at 10 percent based on its painful nature throughout the entire appellate period.
- Claimed conditions
- Cardiac Disability, Migraine Headaches, Right Hand Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2017
- Citation
- 1747124
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- Granted
The Veteran's right ring finger disability and associated right hand scar are each rated at 10 percent. The Veteran is granted a separate 10 percent rating for his right hand scar, effective March 9, 2007. Separate ratings of 10 percent are assigned for peripheral neuropathy with carpal tunnel syndrome in both upper extremities and for peripheral neuropathy in the lower extremities.
- 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
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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of erectile dysfunction was dismissed. A rating of 50 percent, and no higher, for migraines is granted. An initial rating of 30 percent, and no higher, for IBS is granted. Service connection for hypertension is remanded.
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