The Board granted service connection for a migraine condition and depression, but denied an increased rating above 10 percent for tinnitus during the review period (from June 10, 2022, through October 5, 2023), and remanded claims for service connection for ulcerative colitis and diabetes mellitus type II.
The deciding factor: The probative evidence supported a finding that the Veteran's migraine condition began during and has continued since service, and was at least as likely as not caused by in-service injury. The Board also found that the Veteran's depression is secondary to his migraine condition. However, the Veteran's disability picture for tinnitus did not warrant an increased rating above 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine condition, depression, tinnitus, ulcerative colitis, diabetes mellitus type II (DMII)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25040374
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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- Denied
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