The reduction in rating for migraine and tension headaches from 50 percent to 30 percent effective January 1, 2023 was proper. The appeal for discontinuance of TDIU due to service-connected disability is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraines with tension headaches manifested with characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months, warranting a 30 percent rating rather than a higher one.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24085959
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A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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