The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50 percent rating, while the claims for increased ratings for major depressive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder, allergic rhinitis, lumbosacral strain, and left knee patellofemoral syndrome were denied. A separate 10 percent rating was granted from June 17, 2020, for slight left knee instability, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was also denied.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraine headaches meet the criteria for a maximum 50 percent rating due to very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. The other claims were denied as they did not meet the necessary criteria under the applicable rating schedules.

Claimed conditions

migraine headaches, major depressive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder, allergic rhinitis, lumbosacral strain (claimed as pain and dysfunction of lumbar spine), left knee patellofemoral syndrome based on painful motion, slight left knee instability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 8, 2025

Citation

A25087239

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