The appeal for service connection for migraines was granted, while the claims for bruxism and earlier effective dates were denied. The appeal for depression was dismissed, but an initial rating of 30 percent disabled for vertigo was granted.

The deciding factor: The decision to grant service connection for migraines was based on new and relevant evidence, whereas the denial of bruxism was due to a lack of new and relevant evidence. The effective date for vertigo could not be earlier than October 20, 2021, as it is the date of receipt of the claim.

Claimed conditions

migraines, bruxism, vertigo, rhinitis and sinusitis, depression, bilateral foot disorder

How they argued it

Reopened with new and material evidence

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

March 7, 2025

Citation

A25021269

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