The Board granted a 50 percent disability rating for migraines and denied increased ratings for dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. The remaining claims for service connection were remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported the assignment of a 50 percent rating for migraines due to their severity, but did not warrant higher ratings or service connection for the other conditions.

Claimed conditions

dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, migraines, lumbosacral strain, left hip strain, right hip strain, bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right shoulder strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, fatigue (disability manifested by)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

December 4, 2025

Citation

A25104346

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