The Veteran's photophobia and migraine headaches have been granted increased ratings, with the photophobia receiving a minimum of 10% rating under DC 6036. The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50%, the highest schedular rating available. Other issues related to knee disabilities and cervical spine arthritis have also been resolved in favor of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's photophobia is evaluated based on visual impairment, including symptoms such as fluctuating vision, glare, watering eyes, and blurred vision, which are considered under DC 6036. The migraines meet the criteria for a 50% rating due to very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.
- Claimed conditions
- Photophobia, Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22036924
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