The Board found that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a concussion manifested by neurasthenia resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks, warranting a 30 percent evaluation. The claim for an increased rating was denied as the preponderance of evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9304 (neurasthenia), which is the current evaluation assigned. The Board noted that his symptoms, including dizziness and headaches, did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- neurasthenia, dizziness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2002
- Citation
- 0218484
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
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