The Veteran's increased rating for migraine headaches is granted, with a disability rating of 50 percent.,Service connection for right weak foot and left weak foot are denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s migraines more nearly approximated the criteria for a 50 percent rating due to their very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Eczema, Cervical Strain/Cervical Radiculopathy, Right Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Lumbar Spine Degenerative Joint Disease, Left Lumbar Radiculopathy, Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21010568
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The Veteran's 50% disability rating for migraine headaches was restored as the evidence did not show actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Granted
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of erectile dysfunction was dismissed. A rating of 50 percent, and no higher, for migraines is granted. An initial rating of 30 percent, and no higher, for IBS is granted. Service connection for hypertension is remanded.
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