Migraine headaches require meticulous documentation for successful VA disability claims because they are purely subjective conditions with no objective tests to verify symptoms. Bethanie Spangenberg of Valor 4 Vet explains the critical components of the Migraine DBQ and rating criteria.• "Prostrating" is the magic word determining VA ratings—meaning attacks causing extreme exhaustion, powerlessness, debilitation, or incapacitation• Frequency of prostrating attacks directly correlates to rating percentages• Secondary service connection (linking to already service-connected conditions) is often easier to establish than direct service connection• Documentation is crucial—keep headache journals, seek proper medical care, get imaging when appropriate, and ensure workplace supervisors are aware of your condition• Evidence wins claims—gather and maintain all medical records, civilian and military, in a fireproof safeVisit Valor 4 Vet to learn more!

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