The Veteran's initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches has been granted, and a TDIU has also been granted. The remaining issues have been remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraines were found to be productive of severe economic inadaptability as they are frequent, completely prostrating, and prolonged.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Right Shoulder Status-Post Surgery with Placement of Screws, Bilateral Pes Planus, Right Foot 5th Metatarsal, Ten Linear Scars Status Post Right Shoulder Surgery, Back Disability, Left Foot Disability, Right Elbow Joint Pain, Chest Pain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21040190
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- Granted
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
The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent rating, effective December 3, 2021, due to frequent and severe attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for the claimed conditions as there is no persuasive evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence or aggravation.
- 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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