The Veteran's increased rating for migraine headaches, initial compensable rating for asbestosis, and increased rating for residuals of TBI are granted. The effective dates are November 27, 2019.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed very frequent prostrating and prolonged attacks of migraines with severe economic inadaptability, the Veteran's asbestosis did not meet criteria for a compensable rating, and his TBI residuals caused total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Asbestosis, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19189637
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