The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for migraines was granted at 30 percent. The decision considered the frequency and severity of migraine attacks, but did not find evidence of prolonged attacks causing severe economic inadaptability.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's migraines manifested in prostrating attacks averaging at least once a month over several months, warranting a 30 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

migraine including migraine variants

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

A25007828

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