Granted
The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches was granted. The decision is based on the severity, frequency, and duration of the migraines, which are very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.
The deciding factor: The Board concluded that all criteria for a 50 percent rating were met based on the veteran's reports and medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003419
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