The Veteran's claim for service connection of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was denied. For migraine headaches, the Veteran received a 30% evaluation from November 11, 2014 to January 12, 2021 and his claim for higher evaluations beyond this period is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For migraine headaches, the Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a 30% evaluation but were insufficient to warrant a higher rating as he had less than very frequent prostrating attacks.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22011440
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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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.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD and associated conditions are granted effective from November 15, 2024.
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