The Veteran's effective date for a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted as of July 8, 2020.,Effective dates prior to October 26, 2020 are denied for increased ratings for cervical spine strain, right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, right elbow lateral epicondylitis, right leg varicose veins, and left leg varicose veins.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine headaches were manifested by characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over the last several months within one year prior to October 26, 2020.,Competing lay and medical evidence persuasively weighs against finding that cervical spine strain became manifest by forward flexion of 15 degrees or less or favorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine within one year prior to October 26, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Cervical Spine Strain, Right Upper Extremity Cervical Radiculopathy, Left Upper Extremity Cervical Radiculopathy, Right Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis, Right Leg Varicose Veins, Left Leg Varicose Veins, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and Bilateral Articular Disc Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24036175
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