Partly granted
The Veteran's migraine headaches and PTSD were granted a 50 percent rating, while the claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied. The Veteran also received an earlier effective date for DEA benefits.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's symptoms supported a 50 percent rating for both conditions during specific periods, but not a higher rating for PTSD prior to May 8, 2024.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25094015
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