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Denied

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 50% for chronic migraine/tension headaches, stating that the 50% rating is the maximum schedular rating for this condition.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran did not present evidence or argument to support an increased rating and that the symptoms reported are already considered by the current 50% rating or compensated by other service-connected conditions.

Claimed conditions
chronic migraine/tension headaches
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 24, 2025
Citation
25001001

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