The Veteran's migraine disability was rated at 30 percent from November 30, 2017 to December 18, 2018. The appeal is denied for ratings in excess of these levels.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s migraines were found to be characterized by prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months, which does not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20054006
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