Partly granted
The rating reduction for the Veteran's migraines from 50% to 30% was improper, and restoration of the 50% rating is granted. The rating reduction for the Veteran's hearing loss disability from 10% to 0% was proper, and the 10% rating is not restored.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding of sustained improvement in the Veteran's hearing loss disability sufficient to reduce his evaluation, but does not support an improvement in the migraines condition.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, hearing loss disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090827
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