The Veteran's posttraumatic headaches rating was restored to 50 percent, and he received a higher disability rating for PTSD with panic disorder and ADHD. A separate disability rating of 40 percent was granted for TBI.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's condition had not improved under ordinary conditions of life and work, warranting restoration of his posttraumatic headaches rating to 50 percent. The PTSD symptoms were found to be severe enough to warrant a 70 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic headaches with migraines, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with panic disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 1, 2026
- Citation
- A26029444
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