The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are rated at a noncompensable disability rating, but no more. A disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy since August 8, 2019 is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran experiences very frequent and prolonged attacks of migraine headaches with severe economic inadaptability, warranting a maximum schedular rating of 50 percent. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are large or thrombotic, irreducible, with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrences, warranting a noncompensable disability rating but no more. For left lower extremity radiculopathy since August 8, 2019, the evidence does not show that the Veteran's condition has worsened to warrant an increased rating beyond 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Hemorrhoids, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 16, 2022
- Citation
- 22028835
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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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of his hemorrhoids, so the case is dismissed.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy has been granted a 30 percent disability rating since November 29, 2021.
- 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.
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