I do not have a copy of the original denial but I will reach out to the regional office and request it.
I do have a copy of the 2010 decision. The 2010 decision states Decision: "Evaluation of migraine headaches, which is currently 0 percent disabling, is increased to 50 percent effective January 7, 2010".
Evidence:
Service treatment records from 4/41994 to 11/12/1997
VA examination 3/10/2010
Progress notes family dr 9/15/1999 to 1/26/2010
In this reasons for decision it does not mention any narrative about my service treatment records. However on my report of medical history upon discharge there is a note which reads "migraines w/o aurora diagnosed by neurologist then a neurologists name is mentioned. Dated 5/1997. There is then narrative on the decision letter that reads "VA examiner stated probable migraine headaches w/o aurora...... You have not seen a neurologist or specialist in an attempt to handle your headaches". Since there is a likelihood of improvement, the assigned evaluation is not considered permanent.
It seems odd that there is no narrative of my military medical records including the diagnosis of migraines w/o aura by the military neurologist and that the va examiner would state "probable" when a military neurologist previously diagnosed which led to my discharge. I know I was never evaluated or sent to the VA Center for an exam when I originally filed years ago which I thought was odd.
I know I'm probably rambling on so once I get a copy of the original claim where it was denied, what should I look for specifically in their decision?