The veteran's disability rating for migraine headaches was restored to 50 percent, effective December 21, 2020. The issue of an increased rating for major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder with traumatic brain injury was remanded.

The deciding factor: The reduction in the disability rating for migraines from 50 percent to 30 percent was improper because there was no actual improvement in the veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

Claimed conditions

migraine headaches, major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder with traumatic brain injury (psychiatric disorder)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

January 16, 2025

Citation

A25004166

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