The Veteran's TDIU based on service-connected migraine headaches is granted, and he is also entitled to SMC at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected migraine headaches alone. The Board found that evidence was in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches alone has precluded him from engaging in substantially gainful employment throughout the period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, depression, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, cervical spine strain, right wrist degenerative arthritis, left wrist degenerative arthritis, left long finger strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22070446
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, and PTSD due to additional development of records and examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no competent evidence to support a finding that his current condition began in or as a result of service.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining in-service psychiatric treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.
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