The Veteran's post-traumatic migraine headaches and dizziness are currently rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 50 percent.,The Veteran's residuals of a nondisplaced left elbow olecranon fracture have been rated at 10 percent based on painful motion resulting in limitation of flexion to 140 degrees.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's post-traumatic migraine headaches and dizziness are already fully compensated under the current rating criteria, with no additional functional impairment or separate conditions warranting a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's residuals of a nondisplaced left elbow olecranon fracture have been rated at the maximum schedular evaluation based on painful motion resulting in limitation of flexion to 140 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Post traumatic migraine headaches and dizziness, Residuals of a nondisplaced left elbow olecranon fracture, Left forearm limitation of supination (prior to August 24, 2021), Left forearm limitation of supination (since August 24, 2021), Left trapezial myofascitis (remanded), Total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) (remanded)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2021
- Citation
- A21019007
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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