The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent throughout the claim period.,Service connection is granted for a neck disability, chronic bronchitis, prostate cancer, and right and left knee disabilities. The acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, groin disability, and service connection claims remain pending.,An increased rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches is granted. Service connection for the neck disability, chronic bronchitis, prostate cancer, and right and left knee disabilities are granted. The acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, and groin disability claims are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine headaches have been manifested by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran’s neck disability had its onset during his active duty service. The chronic bronchitis also had its onset during his active duty service. Prostate cancer was caused by his in-service prostatitis. Right and left knee arthritis were caused by his in-service knee injuries.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), groin disability, and other conditions remain pending.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, neck disability, chronic bronchitis, prostate cancer, right knee disability, left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19183854
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