The veteran's tension headaches due to Gulf War service are rated at 30 percent effective from September 8, 1995. Service connection is granted for these conditions based on direct evidence of their onset and progression during the veteran's active duty in the Gulf War.
The deciding factor: The veteran's headaches were shown to be characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average of once a month over the last several months, qualifying for a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8100.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Fatigue, Loss of Sleep, Lung Condition (Pleuritis), Memory Loss, Multiple Joint Pain, Nervousness/Irritability, Seizures, Sleep Convulsions, Tension Headaches, Weight Loss/Loss of Appetite/Inability to Gain Weight
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 13, 2003
- Citation
- 0312831
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