The Veteran's migraine and tension headaches are granted a 50% disability evaluation effective May 23, 2023.,The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is granted a 30% disability evaluation since May 23, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Veteran experiences very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks capable of being productive of severe economic inadaptability for his migraine headaches. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's more severe headaches impact his ability to work.,For the cervical spine, the VA examiner noted pain and forward flexion of less than 15 degrees without ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine and tension headaches, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2024
- Citation
- 24009141
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service-connected. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of his condition.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for migraine and tension headaches on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral eustachian dysfunction, tinnitus, rhinitis, and unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder. Service connection for vertigo is also granted based on the Veteran's service-connected bilateral eustachian dysfunction.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, which grants entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation at a housebound rate is moot due to the grant of aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment since June 30, 2018. The Board has granted a TDIU effective July 1, 2018.
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