The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50% and her patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right and left knees remain at 10%. The case is remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has been granted a higher rating for migraines, but her knee conditions continue to be rated at their current levels due to lack of new evidence or changes in circumstances.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraines, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Right Knee), Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Left Knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2026
- Citation
- A26015006
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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