The Veteran's initial rating for migraine headaches has been granted at a maximum of 50 percent, effective March 3, 2017. Separate ratings of 10 percent and 30 percent have also been granted for TBI residuals and BPPV, respectively, both effective June 25, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's headaches were found to be very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, meeting the criteria for a 50 percent rating under DC 8100. The TBI residuals resulted in mild impairment of visual spatial orientation, warranting a separate 10 percent rating. BPPV was found to be a residual of his TBI and manifested as dizziness and occasional staggering, warranting a separate 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2026
- Citation
- 26002161
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's 50% disability rating for migraine headaches was restored as the evidence did not show actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its residuals, including unsteady gait, somnolence, and cognitive dysfunction. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible lay statements about in-service head injuries and subsequent seizures.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and therefore, service connection for TBI is denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent rating, effective December 3, 2021, due to frequent and severe attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.
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