The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraines was denied as the evidence did not show that his headaches were very frequent and completely prostrating, resulting in severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and incomplete paralysis of the right femoral nerve associated with intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative changes are remanded as the VA examination did not address flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran’s migraines were very frequent and completely prostrating, resulting in severe economic inadaptability.,Flare-ups of the Veteran's disabilities have not been adequately addressed by the previous examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraines, Lumbosacral strain, Incomplete paralysis of the right femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20022814
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial evaluation for tension headaches to include migraines is granted, with a rating of 50 percent effective from May 23, 2023.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for tension and migraine headaches is remanded due to the inadequacy of the September 2020 VA examination report, which did not consider the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his migraine headaches was denied as the evidence did not show that his migraines were productive of severe economic inadaptability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the lumbar spine disability prior to October 11, 2022 and since December 1, 2022. The Veteran's claim is currently rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5242.
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