The Veteran's migraine headaches were rated at 30% prior to September 1, 2022, and the Board found that they did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.,For the period from September 1, 2022, forward, the Veteran's migraine headaches met the criteria for a 50% rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted characteristic prostrating attacks of migraine headache pain more than once per month but did not find frequent and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,In September 2022, the Veteran's headaches were found to have frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic adaptability.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Left Knee Strain, Lumbar Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23007363
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A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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.
- Granted
The Veteran's right and left knee strains, as well as shin splints, were granted increased ratings. The Veteran also received special monthly compensation at the housebound rate from October 25, 2017 to March 11, 2024.
- 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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of erectile dysfunction was dismissed. A rating of 50 percent, and no higher, for migraines is granted. An initial rating of 30 percent, and no higher, for IBS is granted. Service connection for hypertension is remanded.
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