Partly granted
The Veteran's earlier effective date for the award of service connection for migraines was granted as of January 6, 2020. The claims for higher ratings and service connection were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported an earlier effective date based on the onset of symptoms shortly after discharge, but did not meet criteria for higher ratings or service connection for a right knee disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, right knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25095044
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