The Board has granted a 50% rating for the veteran's headache disorder and increased his disability rating to 30%. The claim of an increased rating for tinnitus is also granted, with a separate 10% evaluation effective June 10, 1999. However, the veteran does not have a compensable evaluation prior to that date.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows frequent and severe headaches, meeting the criteria for a 50% rating under Diagnostic Code 8100. The VA regulations allow for separate evaluations of tinnitus when it is found to be distinct from other service-connected conditions. The veteran's tinnitus was rated separately from his otitis media with tympanoplasty.
- Claimed conditions
- Headache Disorder, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 17, 2002
- Citation
- 0203545
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What this means for you
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