The Veteran was granted an initial 50 percent rating for migraine and tension type headaches, a 100 percent rating for major depressive disorder prior to May 22, 2019, and special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound status.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms of migraines and major depressive disorder more nearly approximated the criteria for higher ratings due to their impact on her employment and daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine and tension type headaches, major depressive disorder, also claimed as anxiety, depression and stress disorder associated with endometriosis, endometriosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 5, 2021
- Citation
- 21061854
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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