The Board denied an increased rating for migraine headaches beyond 10 percent because the veteran did not have the required frequency or severity of attacks. The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran has not had characteristic prostrating headache attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months, or very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

Claimed conditions

migraine headaches

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 8, 2025

Citation

A25001990

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