The veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for tension vascular headaches and an earlier effective date for the grant of a 30 percent rating for his stomach disorder were both denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support assigning an earlier effective date or granting a higher initial rating for the veteran's conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- tension vascular headaches, dementia due to head trauma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0802540
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, dementia due to head trauma, and polysubstance abuse was denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD that conforms to DSM-5 criteria or any other acquired psychiatric disorder caused by service-connected bilateral foot disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected tension vascular headaches (claimed as migraine headaches) is being remanded due to the failure to report for scheduled examinations. The AOJ will obtain updated medical records and arrange for a neurological examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage requirements for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to his inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including an evaluation of his stomach condition from June 24, 2002 to July 12, 2004, as well as the issues related to his adjustment disorder with depressed mood and tension vascular headaches.
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