Granted
The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches with vertigo and other disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and he is entitled to special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's migraines with vertigo significantly impact his ability to work, leading to frequent absences from employment. Additionally, other service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for SMC at the housebound rate.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches with vertigo, generalized anxiety disorder with insomnia disorder, tinnitus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral hearing loss and tympanic membrane perforation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25085444
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