The Veteran's migraines are granted a non-initial compensable rating, while his left ear hearing loss is denied. The claims for service connection for bilateral hip arthritis and frequent urination are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine symptoms meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating due to characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over last several months, while his left ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The claims for service connection are remanded as they require further development.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, left ear hearing loss, bilateral hip arthritis, frequent urination
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25039457
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.
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