The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent effective March 29, 2022.,The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is denied a higher than 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is granted a 20 percent rating effective March 13, 2025.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran experiences very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks of migraines with severe economic inadaptability, meeting the criteria for a maximum schedular rating of 50 percent under DC 8100.,The VA examiner found no characteristic prostrating attacks, but the lay statements from the Veteran and her co-worker were not considered. The Board finds these statements credible as they describe consistent symptoms with the required severity.,For left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, the evidence shows that the condition manifested with limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or less since March 13, 2025.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Right Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Left Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26017677
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- Granted
The Veteran's 50% disability rating for migraine headaches was restored as the evidence did not show actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Granted
The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent rating, effective December 3, 2021, due to frequent and severe attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and for a right knee condition are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The AOJ must attempt to verify the claimed stressor events and provide a VA examination.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of erectile dysfunction was dismissed. A rating of 50 percent, and no higher, for migraines is granted. An initial rating of 30 percent, and no higher, for IBS is granted. Service connection for hypertension is remanded.
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