The veteran's service-connected posttraumatic headache disorder and tension headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, effective September 2, 1992.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's symptoms of headaches align with Diagnostic Code 8045-8100, warranting a 30 percent evaluation based on his current condition and history.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic sprain, Posttraumatic headache disorder and tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0016369
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