Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches and a heart condition, diagnosed as sinus tachycardia, and an effective date of September 27, 2022, for the award of service connection for chronic bronchitis with pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism. The Veteran was also awarded special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's migraine headaches began in service and are related to her exposure to jet fuel, while her heart condition is secondary to her service-connected chronic bronchitis with pulmonary hypertension and embolism.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, heart condition (sinus tachycardia)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25015879
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