The veteran's claim for a higher rating for right ankle strain and migraine headaches was partially granted. The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Other issues were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches prior to May 27, 2022, but not a higher rating; and that the evidence was in equipoise regarding service connection for tinnitus, resolving doubt in favor of the veteran.

Claimed conditions

right ankle strain, migraine headaches, tinnitus, lumbosacral strain, left hip strain, limitation of flexion of thigh, left hip, limitation of extension of thigh, left hip, right hip strain, limitation of flexion of thigh, right hip, limitation of extension of thigh, right hip, irritable bowel syndrome, left knee strain, right knee strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001398

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