The Veteran was granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD with MDD, to include overlapping residuals of TBI, and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for migraines was denied. SMC-S was also granted.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated total occupational and social impairment, justifying a 100 percent rating under the General Formula for Mental Disorders. The maximum schedular rating for migraine headaches was already in place, so an increase was not warranted.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder (MDD), to include overlapping residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), Migraines, mild headache residual of TBI, to include occasional associated dizziness, photophobia, and phonophobia

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

A25010149

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