The Veteran's service-connected obstructive airway disease is granted a 100% disability rating, migraine headaches are granted a 50% disability rating, and the right knee disability remains at a 10% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had pulmonary hypertension which supported a higher rating for his obstructive airway disease. The migraines were found to be very frequent and prolonged, meeting the criteria for a 50% rating. However, the right knee disability did not warrant an increased rating as it was limited in motion but not severe enough.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Airway Disease, Migraine Headaches, Right Knee Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 13, 2026
- Citation
- A26033683
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability, finding that there is no evidence to support an etiological relationship between his current condition and his military service.
- 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.
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