The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 50 percent for migraines/headaches is granted. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for ulcer is denied. Other service connection claims are remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the highest 50 percent rating for migraines due to daily attacks that require dark room isolation and impact work ability, meeting criteria for very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraines/Headaches, Ulcer (Gastric Ulcer)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24082259
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including GAD, MDD, bruxism, migraines/headaches, tinnitus, hip pain, iliotibial band syndrome, and leg stress fractures. The evidence does not support current diagnoses of these conditions during the appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD, IBS, and migraines/headaches to obtain additional medical opinions.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's TBI is related to his in-service parachute accident, and service connection for this condition is granted. Other issues on appeal are remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
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