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The Migraine Secondary Claim Playbook
Prostrating attacks. Economic inadaptability. The two thresholds that move your rating — and how to document both.
$67 — Instant PDF60–80 pages
What's Inside
- How PTSD and TBI cause or worsen migraines — the neurological connection
- VA's rating schedule for migraines (DC 8100): 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%
- The two VA magic phrases: 'prostrating' and 'economic inadaptability'
- Filing migraines secondary to PTSD or TBI: step-by-step process
- Nexus letter templates for both the PTSD-to-migraine and TBI-to-migraine connections
- Headache diary: exactly what to track and how long before your C&P exam
- C&P exam prep: how to describe frequency, severity, and functional impact
- Appendix: headache diary grid, pre-filing checklist, rating criteria breakdown
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→ Start a headache diary today. Log date, time, duration, pain level (1–10), triggers, and whether you were bedridden. You need 90+ days of data before your C&P exam.
Key Point
'Prostrating' is the VA's word for attacks that force you to stop all activity and rest. One prostrating attack per month = 30%. More than once a month with economic impact = 50%.
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