The Veteran's headache disorder, bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder with agoraphobia are all granted service connection. The rating for the psychiatric condition is set at 50 percent from May 23, 2010 to September 24, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's medical records show that her headache disorder began during military service and was related to her anxiety/adjustment disorder. Her psychiatric symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from May 23, 2010 to September 24, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- headache disorder (migraine headaches), bulimia nervosa, panic disorder with agoraphobia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19115755
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- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU and combined disability ratings have satisfied the criteria for special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound status since September 18, 2018.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bulimia nervosa is denied as there are no incapacitating episodes that meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and substance abuse disorders.
- Partly granted
The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for gastrointestinal problems and PTSD, and denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. The issue of a separate evaluation for bulimia nervosa was remanded.
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