Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraines was granted, effective July 1, 2022. The claims for service connection for various conditions were either denied or remanded.
The deciding factor: The increase in the severity of the Veteran's migraines from April 26, 2023, to July 1, 2022, was factually ascertainable and warranted a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- rash, migraines, residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), lumbar spine disability (degenerative arthritis, bulging disc, stenosis), left inguinal hernia, tinnitus, adjustment disorder, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106547
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