Granted
The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for service-connected migraines and a rating of 100 percent for service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder, as well as special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraines were characterized by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. The Veteran's PTSD was characterized by total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines (headaches), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) with anxious distress and insomnia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106730
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