The veteran's increased rating for tension headaches to 50% was granted. The decision was based on the severity and frequency of the veteran's headaches, which were found to be very frequent, completely prostrating, and prolonged, capable of producing severe economic inadaptability.

The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the Veteran has had tension headaches with very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks that are capable of producing severe economic inadaptability, corresponding to the criteria for a 50 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

Claimed conditions

tension headaches

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

January 15, 2025

Citation

A25003885

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