The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for migraines prior to April 4, 2024 was denied. From April 4, 2024, the claim of a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines is also denied.,Service connection for dermatophytosis and plantar fasciitis were both denied.,The Veteran's claims are currently pending as new evidence was submitted to reconsider these decisions.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show characteristic prostrating attacks of migraines that would warrant a higher rating, nor did it indicate severe economic inadaptability due to the headaches. The ameliorative effects of medication were considered and found not to obscure loss of function.,There was no evidence linking dermatophytosis or plantar fasciitis to service, including environmental exposures.,The Veteran submitted new evidence but the Board could only consider the evidence from September 2024 as it is the latest decision in this case.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, dermatophytosis (fungal condition), plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2026
- Citation
- A26025658
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