The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent for the entire period on appeal, and his cervical spine disability is rated at 40 percent from February 6, 2007 forward. The Veteran meets the schedular requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine headaches are manifested by very frequent prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, which most closely approximates the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating. The cervical spine disability is manifested by fixed extension that adversely impacts his ability to ambulate, which most closely approximated the 40 percent rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Cervical Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2017
- Citation
- 1752106
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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
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- 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 claims for service connection for TMD, cervical spine disability, and FSAD have been denied.,An earlier effective date prior to August 2, 2022, for the award of service connection for these conditions has also been denied.
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