The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as there was not enough evidence to support a higher rating or additional service-connected conditions.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar strain did not meet the criteria for an increased rating due to lack of ankylosis or intervertebral disc syndrome with incapacitating episodes. The migraine headaches were not severe enough to warrant a higher rating, as they did not render her entirely powerless and cause severe economic inadaptability.

Claimed conditions

lumbar strain, migraine headaches, bladder incontinence with frequent urination, chronic disability manifested by fatigue to include chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and Gulf War Syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 23, 2025

Citation

A25092135

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