The veteran's headaches are related to his service-connected cervical spine condition. His right knee condition is rated at 20 percent, and the scars on his neck and scalp are each rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: Headaches were found to be secondary to a service-connected cervical spine condition. The right knee condition was rated based on its symptoms of pain and swelling, with no instability or ligamentous tears noted. The scars on the left neck and scalp were rated as they are common sequelae of injuries sustained in service.
- Claimed conditions
- Headaches (claimed as residuals of head injury), Right knee condition, Scar on the left neck, Scar on the scalp
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 14, 2003
- Citation
- 0302944
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