Partly granted
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraine headaches, degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome (lumbar spine), and cervical spine hyperextension trauma. However, it granted a 20 percent rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the frequency and severity of the Veteran's symptoms as reported in medical examinations and records, which did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome (lumbar spine), cervical spine hyperextension trauma, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019864
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