The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraine headaches was denied as his migraines do not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent disability rating. The claim for a compensable rating for deviated nasal septum with septoplasty residuals was also denied due to lack of evidence showing at least 50% obstruction on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraines did not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent disability rating as they were characterized by characteristic prostrating attacks occurring once every month, which corresponds to a 30 percent rating under DC 8100. For his deviated nasal septum with septoplasty residuals, there was no evidence of at least 50% obstruction on both sides or complete obstruction on one side, as required for a compensable rating under DC 6502.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraines, Deviated nasal septum with septoplasty residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24064470
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