If you want a 1-on-1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adugrKyVub2yeX0.htmlsi=BjhXNY2SJqlpA9A_ 1-stop-shop for VA Benefits: CivDivonline.com Migraines 0-50% Evidence: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jMppqNSk39O3YYU.htmlsi=0Cqcmcp49s7DLGYD M21-1 for Migraines: www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000180519/M21-1-Part-V-Subpart-iii-Chapter-12-Section-A-Neurological-Conditions-and-Convulsive-Disorders#3 - Clay

I just had a C&P exam for migraines today. She told me 85% of the vets she sees don't really have migraines based on what they tell her. She told me that she knew for sure I have them based on the information I brought to the exam, my statements to her, and the medical evidence in my claim. I was prepared and honest. I think I the exam went well. I could tell the examiner was professional, showed empathy, and did not try to rush through the exam. Thanks for all the information and tips you post brother.

I told my C& P EXAMINER that after the migraines I'm completely exhausted for hours

Awesome video brother. Keep up the good fight

Man, you have the best info on KZfaq by far about this process! I learn new things about the claim process daily from you. Keep up the hard work!!

Thank you my Veteran Brother 🇺🇸 For Covering This Topic 👍🏻

Thank you for this info, my VSO just submitted my packet. This way I can talk with my VA doc for some appointments for this.

Great info! I am 50% for migraines. I had to do an HLR with an informal consult because I was originally rated at 30% but my medical evidence showed that I met they standards for 50%. The examiner that I spoke with also said there was a duty to assist error for not considering me for TDIU. That is now in process. Thanks for all that you do. Also, on my migraine C&P, I used the term "prostating" because my doctor used it with me. The examiner got tense when I used the word. She said that the only people that would use it are people that have been coached to use it. I explained that it was a term that my PC doctor used and I looked it up and began using it in my vocabulary.She was still suspicious but left it t that. So, you are correct in telling people not to use prostating or completely prostating when discussing migraines with your doctor or C&P examiner. Simply describe how you have to respond to them instead. I explained that I have to go into a dark and very quite room and lie down and any movement, light, or sound just make it worse. I explained that I am basically immobilized at that point. Other people should share exactly how they have to respond... don't make things up... just tell the truth.

Thank you for another outstanding video. Would love to see you add a one time yearly subscription option to each of your patreon levels. Donating once a year makes me happy!

Fantastic info bro!!!!

Great detailed vid

Working on a supplemental on migraines this is best help on web!

Thank you for this info, my provider was leading me down a wrong path, my migraines are all ready service connect but I had no journal to provide, once again thank you for the correction on how to, Army vet with a bad attitude and a migraine 😊 😅😅👍

You said it all , exactly my path to 50% thank you for confirming this.😊

Awesome stuff. Thank you for bringing this info to light. I am rated for service connected migraines with 0%. I am in the process of gathering evidence to request a rating change and this helps immensely. Thank you

Thesaurus defines prostation as - complete depletion of energy or strength. Synonyms include: collapse, tired, disablement, burnout etc

Hey there Clay, thank you for the great info as always! But how does one prove occupational impairment if they are self employed?

At 6:00, with the note indicating "Medical reports may not use the word prostration," I interpret that differently. It seems like the CFR is saying that even if the medical report doesn't specifically say "prostration," as long as the report spells out the elements of prostration, it meets the spirit of prostration during adjudication. "May not" could mean "even if"...but I could be wrong lol.

Great info. But I do have a question about migraines. I’ve been complaining about headaches and most recently migraines since 2019. Had an MRI done in 2019 and scheduled for another this month. How do you link service connection?

Thanks for this, I am a very bad and frequent migraine sufferer. I don't know how the VA rated me as only 30% when I retired when I was a textbook 50%er. This info will help me when I file a new claim.

I understood from your channel (or maybe CC) that headaches of different types are rated the same as migraines. I get cervicogenic headaches which are different than migraines and are basically headaches caused by neck problems but I'm not finding the section of 38 CFR that discusses ratings for these. Any thoughts on how they're rated?

Hey man thanks for the video. That M21 pac 1 manual, is there similar M21 for PTSD?

I got denied for service connection for migraines secondary to tinnitus. I had a nexus, diagnosed from my PCP, personal statement and a buddy letter. They requested two different C&P exams during the process and neither of the contractors ever called me. They just uploaded DBQ’s without ever talking to the vet. Help me please.

Ok I’ve been on and off work for the past 4 years I’ve got MRIsmy neurologist and primary gave me ADA

Would this work for getting an increase on tension headaches? Already service connected for tension headaches. I was aware that they are on the same eating schedule, but still confused as they are called different things.

I already submitted my personal statement that used prostrating along with the IMO . Have my c&p exam later this morning

I wonder how this relates to migraines that are more neurological rather than strictly headache related. I recently went to the ER and was admitted into the hospital for what I thought was a stroke (complete left sided numbness in face, neck, hands, feet). After CT & MRI, the Neurologist determined it was actually a migraine…

I get migraine headaches due to my sevre tinnitus at least a couple times a week. Definitely have to lay down and rest in a dark room Definitely renders me completely wore out for hours afterwards

I have been fighting since 2021 for 50 percent...I haven't worked since Jun 2022...I recently started receiving botox shots but some have 50 percent with way less.

I was already service connected at 0% for migraines. I submitted an increase with VA neurologist notes, migraine buddy logs for 6 months showing 2 or 3 severe attacks a month, a personal statement and a copy of me being written up at work for call outs. The VA continued me at 0%. I have a HLR in right now. If needed I'll go back to to the neuro and get additional evidence and submit a supplemental claim.

What I need to increase my migraine headaches from 30 to 50. DBQ? I talkedcto one Veteran organization or place he said I need DBQ and cost 300 dollars you think this is right? Thanks

Is it too late to submit a personal statement if I have already done my c and p exam?

Neurologists treating patients with Migraines use prostration with the clinical evaluation to gauge the level of care and subsequent treatment of their patient and it is not uncommon to use this term in other medical conditions

Wow, I'm actually working on my migraine packet as this video came out!!!! I see I need more details and data. Thanks

Who is the one who decides secondary injuries

Part 2 Va continued my migrane 50 % rating April 12th 2024. Should reopen my tdiu , which was denied September 2024

BI-LATERAL HEARING LOSS, TINITIS, 60% currently. I AM AWAITING A REPLY FOR PTSD AND MIGRAINES I GET V.A. treatment for both of these conditions and have been diagnosed for PTSD it's been a 2 year battle of appeals and VSO's and treatment and etc..

So I am at 0% service connected for migraine. NOW that my package is built and sent off which I have everything on there, including all the verbiage logs, my statement, my supervisor statement, my primary information I was told by my VSO today now that my whole package has been submitted for claim to get bumped that even if I got 50-100% rating for migrain I still may not get a increase for it. Like wtf…..

Thanks i just go 50 percent secondary to tinnitus and major dp

How do i prove i have “severe economic inadaptabilty” due to migraines if i am still currently serving. Should i provide a “quarters slip” or “sick call note”

Hey Clay, Around timestamp 10:48, you stated that you'd link a video about evidence to use to go from 0 to 50%. I've looked for the link, but I can't find it . Please advise. Thanks for all that you do!

Hey, sir, can i claim migraines secondary to fuel exposure because I filed SC years ago, and it got denied but not

😢i got denied again for migraines raise rated 0% with diagnosed condition woth 100mg sumatriptan and 200mg topiramate, nd doctors note stating my frequency and severity idk what else to do

Got a question. I was denied for migraines and awaiting a HLR. My doctor in his progress notes put " the headaches are completely prostrating and frequent " is that something that is going to hurt my chances of getting approved. How is a doctor supposed to know not to use that. Ths doctor had no idea I was applying for VA disabilty. So what happens if a doctor uses that word.

I’ve had migraines since high school told my doc in service how can I say it aggravated due to service ?

My claim was filed before September and my nexus includes the word "prostrating" about 4 times but i don't use it at all in my personal statement.. I wonder how that will turn out

Made the Hundo Club today with SMC as an added bonus.

Going over my denial letter migranes secondary to tinnitus . The examiner reference medical literature that tinnitus doesn’t cause migranes but headache causes hearing loss/tinnitus At the same time their is medical literature stating the opposite 🤷‍♂️

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Let me ask you this my supervisor is willing to write me a letter regarding me missing work and also haven’t dim the lights or put my head down in my office when I do have migraine attacks is a letter from my supervisor OK to add to my package?

Not sure if it is good or bad my C&P examiner only asked 4 questions and I left. Maybe cause I submitted so much medical evidence When did the headaches start? Do you need to lie down? What medicine do you take? Do you miss work and how often?

Like the video yall...stop playing

Is it good if the VA diagnosed me with migraines while I have headache claim?

Can you file tinnitus secondary to migraines?

You really think the M21 trumps 38CFR ?