The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was granted, with an effective date of March 26, 2021. The Veteran is currently rated at 30 percent for his migraines prior to this date.,After the effective date of March 26, 2021, the Veteran's claim for a higher rating remains denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran experienced characteristic prostrating attacks once every two months prior to March 26, 2021, warranting a 30 percent rating. However, after this date, his migraines did not meet the criteria for a higher 50 percent rating due to lack of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2024
- Citation
- 24011997
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