The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety is currently rated at 10 percent, which reflects occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms that decrease work efficiency during periods of significant stress. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as her condition has improved with medication.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 10 percent, reflecting characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once per month over several months.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran’s adjustment disorder with anxiety manifests through occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency during periods of significant stress. The condition is well-controlled with medication, and there are no other symptoms warranting a higher rating.,The Veteran's migraine headaches have characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once per month over several months, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety","diagnostic_code":"9440"}, {"condition_name":"Migraine Headache, Status Post Head Trauma","diagnostic_code":"8100"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2019
- Citation
- A19000523
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