Granted
The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for headaches, to include migraines, and a 20 percent evaluation for lumbar pars interarticularis defect L5 with grade 1 anterolisthesis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of headaches, to include migraines, and lumbar pars interarticularis defect L5 with grade 1 anterolisthesis met the criteria for increased ratings based on their frequency, severity, and impact on daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- headaches, to include migraines, lumbar pars interarticularis defect L5 with grade 1 anterolisthesis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017480
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