The Veteran's migraines are now rated at 50% effective September 23, 2016. The Board also granted TDIU from September 23, 2016 due to the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had very frequent and severe migraines, which met the criteria for a 50% rating. Additionally, her other service-connected conditions significantly impacted her ability to work, leading to TDIU from September 23, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hysterectomy, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acquired psychiatric disorder, left leg radiculopathy, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, left foot disability, hypertension, pineal cyst
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2024
- Citation
- 24018373
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