The Board denied an initial compensable rating for migraines and dismissed the appeal regarding left hand scar, left pectoral bullet scars, and low back pain with radiating pain to right knee. The claim for service connection for bruxism was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating, while the appeal regarding certain disabilities was dismissed due to procedural defects in the notice of disagreement (NOD).
- Claimed conditions
- left hand scar, left pectoral bullet scars, low back pain with radiating pain to right knee, migraines, bruxism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25039670
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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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines, finding that his symptoms more closely approximate a 30 percent disability rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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