The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a maximum of 50% since April 17, 2018, based on very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran is also granted entitlement to TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities rendering him unable to work in any substantially gainful capacity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraines are rated at a maximum of 50% since April 17, 2018, based on very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to work in any substantially gainful capacity.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraines, Persistent Depressive Disorder with Anxious Distress and Major Depression Episode, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity Sciatic Nerve Radiculopathy, Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine (Intervertebral Disc Syndrome), Bilateral Tinnitus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Erectile Dysfunction, Two Scars Related to Lumbar Surgery (rated separately at 0)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23039209
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What this means for you
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The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for a VA examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial evaluation for tension headaches to include migraines is granted, with a rating of 50 percent effective from May 23, 2023.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted a 70% rating, effective July 15, 2024. The Veteran's GERD remains at a 10% rating.
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