The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at the minimum 10 percent for limitation of flexion, and a non-compensable rating for limitation of extension. The Veteran does not meet criteria for higher ratings under any other diagnostic codes.,The Veteran’s migraine headaches are currently evaluated as 50 percent disabling based on very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of flexion and extension, does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. The Veteran’s migraine headaches are already at their maximum schedular evaluation based on frequency and severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Migraine Headaches, Right Shoulder Cuff Strain with AC Sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2020
- Citation
- A20018786
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