The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was denied, and the Board found that from March 27, 2017, his migraines warranted a 30 percent disability rating. The issue of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is remanded.,The Veteran's TBI residuals are being reviewed again due to the need for an addendum medical opinion.
The deciding factor: The Board found that from March 27, 2017, the Veteran's migraines manifested as with characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over last several months, warranting a 30 percent disability rating. The TBI residuals issue is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Residuals of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23057378
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Granted
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