The Veteran's claim for a higher rating on an extraschedular basis for migraine headaches was denied. The Board found that the symptoms of his service-connected migraine headaches were adequately contemplated by the current 50 percent disability rating, which also takes into account their effects on employment. For TDIU prior to April 30, 2019, the Veteran's claim was granted as he was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected migraine headaches.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of migraines were found to be adequately contemplated by the current disability rating criteria and did not warrant an extraschedular evaluation. The Board also determined that the Veteran met the schedular requirements for TDIU prior to April 30, 2019 due to his service-connected migraine headaches.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23011721
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected migraine headaches was granted with an effective date of February 28, 2023.
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