The veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a concussion, including subjective complaints such as syncopal episodes, headaches, and short-term memory loss was denied. The RO found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 9304.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran had subjective complaints from his concussion but no diagnosis of multi-infarct dementia associated with brain trauma, which is required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 9304.
- Claimed conditions
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Status Post Concussion with Residual Torticollis, Residuals of Status Post Concussion Including Subjective Complaints of Syncopal Episodes, Headaches, Numbness, Coldness and Weakness of Left Side, Discoloration of Left Hand and Arm, Short Term Memory Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 23, 2005
- Citation
- 0517139
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