The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for residuals of a skull fracture with headaches and vertigo was denied.,The veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for a perforated right eardrum was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes, particularly due to lack of diagnosis of multi-infarct dementia and insufficient prostrating attacks.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a skull fracture, headaches and vertigo
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2007
- Citation
- 0700587
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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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his left leg amputation and traumatic brain injury, meet the criteria for eligibility for specially adapted housing due to permanent total service-connected disability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and service connection are remanded due to incomplete development, including the need for a new VA examination.
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