The Veteran's left shoulder disability is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it began during service or is related to an in-service injury.,A rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches is granted, based on severe economic inadaptability caused by migraines occurring once every month and lasting up to two days.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it meets the criteria for an increased rating beyond the current 30 percent.
The deciding factor: There is no competent evidence of an association between the Veteran’s current left shoulder disability and his active duty. The preponderance of the evidence weighs against finding that his current left shoulder pain began during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder disability, migraine headaches, cervical spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20037199
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