The Board has determined that the veteran's headaches due to head trauma do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, as there is no evidence of multi-infarct dementia. The current 10 percent rating remains in effect.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of multi-infarct dementia, which would allow for an increased rating under DC 8405.
- Claimed conditions
- headaches due to head trauma, anxiety neurosis with depressed features
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 14, 2005
- Citation
- 0507263
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for a cervical spine disability and headaches due to head trauma, as well as the claim for TDIU. The VA needs to obtain an addendum opinion from Dr. P.G., who performed the January 2018 examination, regarding whether these conditions are related to service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for headaches due to head trauma was denied. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to August 26, 2003 is also denied. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for traumatic brain injury (TBI) rated noncompensable prior to March 2, 2010 and 10 percent disabling since that date was not addressed in this decision.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and arranging for VA examinations. The Veteran's appeals include requests for increased ratings for headaches due to head trauma and TBI, as well as a claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to August 26, 2003.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.
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