The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, finding that they are very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. The claim for chronic diarrhea was remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine headache symptoms met the criteria for a 50 percent rating due to their frequency, severity, and impact on his ability to work. The chronic diarrhea claim was remanded as it requires additional evidence regarding potential secondary service connection and toxic exposure.

Claimed conditions

migraine headaches, chronic diarrhea (claimed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS))

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

November 14, 2025

Citation

A25099390

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