The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 50 percent, but no higher, prior to July 5, 2023, and the rating has been maintained since then. The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective November 1, 2021, and SMC at the housebound rate for the same period.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's migraine headaches, as evidenced by their frequency and impact on her ability to work, warranted a 50 percent rating. The evidence did not support a higher rating or an evaluation in excess of 50 percent since July 5, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, retropatellar pain syndrome of the right knee, left knee retropatellar pain syndrome status post arthroscopy, left knee retropatellar pain syndrome with limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24004015
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