The Veteran's tension/migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum rating available under DC 8100. The Board also granted a TDIU based on her service-connected tension/migraine headaches.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's headaches were found to be manifested by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, warranting the maximum rating under DC 8100.
- Claimed conditions
- tension/migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22065645
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tension/migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to their respective service-connected conditions due to insufficient evidence in the record.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's tension/migraine headaches due to their severity and impact on daily life, while remanding claims for back disability and sinusitis for further development.
- Granted
The Board granted an increased evaluation to 10 percent for tension/migraine headaches effective September 9, 2020.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected tension/migraine headaches and sinusitis do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
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