The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for migraines and GERD, but denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine headaches were found to be prostrating with characteristic attacks occurring on average once a month, warranting a 30 percent rating. The GERD was also rated at 30 percent due to persistently recurrent symptoms causing considerable impairment of health. However, the allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25031808
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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