The Veteran's migraines associated with TBI are granted a 30 percent rating, effective August 5, 2021. The left knee patellofemoral syndrome is granted a separate 10 percent rating for painful limitation of extension from July 26, 2021. Other issues and conditions remain unresolved.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraines are characterized by characteristic prostrating attacks occurring once per month, meeting the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraines associated with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Left Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Right Thumb Strain, Posterior Left Thigh Shrapnel Wound, Left Thigh Scar, Residual of Shrapnel Wound, Seizure Disorder associated with TBI
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2021
- Citation
- 21071498
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and has remanded his claims for initial rating determinations due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, seizure disorder associated with TBI, and dementia have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. Effective April 13, 2011, he is granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's right thumb strain was granted a 20% disability rating, effective July 1, 2020.,An earlier effective date of July 1, 2020, for the award of a 20% disability rating for right thumb strain is also granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for PTSD, an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for acquired psychiatric disorder, and increased ratings for left knee patellofemoral syndrome and left lower extremity radiculopathy were denied. The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was also remanded.
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