The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits was granted in full, resulting in the dismissal of these issues.,The Veteran's headaches with dizziness were rated at 30 percent prior to February 23, 2022. The Board found that while he experienced characteristic prostrating attacks once a month, they did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of severe economic inadaptability.,Prior to February 23, 2022, the Veteran's lumbar strain was rated at 10 percent. The Board found that while he experienced characteristic prostrating attacks once a month, they did not meet the criteria for an increased rating due to lack of severe economic inadaptability.,After February 23, 2022, the Veteran's lumbar strain was rated at 20 percent and this rating is denied as there is no evidence of incapacitating episodes or other factors warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found that while the Veteran experienced characteristic prostrating attacks once a month, they did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran's lumbar strain was rated at 10 percent prior to February 23, 2022 and this rating is maintained as there is no evidence of incapacitating episodes or other factors warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Headaches with dizziness, Lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24072510
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