The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines was denied as there is no competent evidence of current migraines.,PTSD was rated at 70 percent since October 13, 2020. The Veteran was granted a TDIU due to PTSD and SMC based on housebound status.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence of current migraines for service connection.,PTSD alone rendered the Veteran unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, qualifying him for a TDIU. The combined rating of PTSD and other disabilities met the criteria for SMC based on housebound status.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), kidney condition
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2021
- Citation
- A21018611
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