The veteran's cervical myositis, post-traumatic, is currently manifested by mild to moderate spasms and a 30 percent evaluation. The veteran also has daily headaches rated separately at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed mild to moderate spasms in the cervical muscles without significant limitation of motion, warranting a 30 percent rating for cervical myositis. Daily headaches were noted with a separate 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9304.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Myositis, Post-Traumatic, Post-traumatic Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 7, 2003
- Citation
- 0315055
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- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated at 20 percent effective May 14, 2013. The neck disc problem (degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine) is rated at 20 percent. Post-traumatic headaches are rated at noncompensable. TBI is rated at noncompensable. Service connection for left knee disorder and left elbow disorder is denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's post-traumatic headaches are granted a 30 percent disability rating, effective November 27, 2008. The claim for an increased rating higher than 30 percent for the tremor of the bilateral hand is denied. A total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is granted beginning January 01, 2010.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic headaches have been rated at 10 percent since February 6, 1997.
- Partly granted
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