The Veteran's migraines/tension headaches resulted in impairment that is most closely analogous to characteristic prostrating migraine attacks occurring on average once a month over several months, warranting a 30 percent disability rating prior to January 10, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's headache manifestations have been relatively consistent throughout the appeal period and are characterized by near daily mild to moderate headaches that require laying down or sleeping, with occasional severe headaches multiple times per month. These symptoms meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 8100.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines/tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22071067
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for migraines/tension headaches, effective December 29, 2017.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's migraines/tension headaches are rated at 50 percent from January 10, 2013. The Board also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran is also seeking service connection for a left shoulder disability, which remains in dispute.
- Whole decision: Denied
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