C&P for Migraines

[Bobalou]

what does it mean when a VA  doctor says with less than frequent attack?

 

[Bobalou]

2B. DOES THE VETERAN'S TREATMENT PLAN INCLUDE TAKING MEDICATION FOR THE DIAGNOSED CONDITION? Yes  Veteran takes Imitrex, propranolol

 3A. DOES THE VETERAN EXPERIENCE HEADACHE PAIN? 1B. SELECT THE VETERAN'S CONDITION (check all that apply): SECTION III – SYMPTOMS  YES  head pain Pulsating and throbbing

3B. DOES THE VETERAN EXPERIENCE NON-HEADACHE SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH HEADACHES? (Including symptoms associated with an aura prior to headache pain) (If "Yes," check all that apply):

YES

Nausea

 Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to sound

3C. INDICATE DURATION OF TYPICAL HEAD PAIN

Less than one day

3D INDICATE LOCATION OF TYPICAL HEAD PAIN

LEFT SIDE OF HEAD

4A. MIGRANE - DOES THE VETERAN HAVE CHARACTERISTIC PROSTRATING ATTACKS OF MIGRAINE HEADACHE PAIN?  YES

(If "Yes," indicate frequency, on average, of prostrating attacks over the last several months)

WITH LESS FREQUENT ATTACKS

 4B. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE VERY FREQUENT PROSTRATING AND PROLONGED ATTACKS OF MIGRAINE HEADACHE PAIN?  NO

 5A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE ANY SCARS (surgical or otherwise) RELATED TO ANY CONDITIONS OR TO THE TREATMENT OF ANY CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE DIAGNOSIS SECTION?  YES

5B If Yes, are any of these scars painful or unstable; have a total area equal to or greater than 39 square cm (6 square inches); or are located on the head, face or neck?  NO

(If "No," provide location and measurements of scar in centimeters. LOCATION: MEASUREMENTS: Length cm X width cm  LEFT SCALP  L-4CM X W.02CM

6. ARE THERE ANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT DIAGNOSTIC TEST FINDINGS AND/OR RESULTS? NO

7. DOES THE VETERAN'S HEADACHE CONDITION IMPACT HIS OR HER ABILITY TO WORK? NO

[Bobalou]

TBIRD?

2B. DOES THE VETERAN'S TREATMENT PLAN INCLUDE TAKING MEDICATION FOR THE DIAGNOSED CONDITION? Yes  Veteran takes Imitrex, propranolol

 3A. DOES THE VETERAN EXPERIENCE HEADACHE PAIN? 1B. SELECT THE VETERAN'S CONDITION (check all that apply): SECTION III – SYMPTOMS  YES  head pain Pulsating and throbbing

3B. DOES THE VETERAN EXPERIENCE NON-HEADACHE SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH HEADACHES? (Including symptoms associated with an aura prior to headache pain) (If "Yes," check all that apply):

YES

Nausea

 Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to sound

3C. INDICATE DURATION OF TYPICAL HEAD PAIN

Less than one day

3D INDICATE LOCATION OF TYPICAL HEAD PAIN

LEFT SIDE OF HEAD

4A. MIGRANE - DOES THE VETERAN HAVE CHARACTERISTIC PROSTRATING ATTACKS OF MIGRAINE HEADACHE PAIN?  YES

(If "Yes," indicate frequency, on average, of prostrating attacks over the last several months)

WITH LESS FREQUENT ATTACKS

 4B. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE VERY FREQUENT PROSTRATING AND PROLONGED ATTACKS OF MIGRAINE HEADACHE PAIN?  NO

 5A. DOES THE VETERAN HAVE ANY SCARS (surgical or otherwise) RELATED TO ANY CONDITIONS OR TO THE TREATMENT OF ANY CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE DIAGNOSIS SECTION?  YES

5B If Yes, are any of these scars painful or unstable; have a total area equal to or greater than 39 square cm (6 square inches); or are located on the head, face or neck?  NO

(If "No," provide location and measurements of scar in centimeters. LOCATION: MEASUREMENTS: Length cm X width cm  LEFT SCALP  L-4CM X W.02CM

6. ARE THERE ANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT DIAGNOSTIC TEST FINDINGS AND/OR RESULTS? NO

7. DOES THE VETERAN'S HEADACHE CONDITION IMPACT HIS OR HER ABILITY TO WORK? NO

[Tbird]

with less than frequent attacks seems to be language that will determine a higher or lower rating. 'less than frequent attacks" seems like it would be rated at a lower percentage than frequent attacks. I hope some others jump in and help us out here.

[Bobalou]

T Bird thanks

 

[Bobalou]

seminoles, thanks.

[seminoles]

Honestly, I am going to say they are going to rate you at 0% for your migraines.  If you have documentation from your VA neurologist or another provider that you have meet the criteria of more often than once every two month or whatever the next level is on their migraine rating chart (pretty sure that is what it is)...........