The veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and pseudofolliculitis barbae were denied as there was no evidence of chronic conditions in service or post-service. The increased rating claims for the inguinal hernia, right fifth metacarpal fracture, and left ulna fracture were also denied due to a lack of evidence showing worsening of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The persuasive evidence did not demonstrate that the veteran's claimed conditions were related to his active service or developed as a result of an established event, injury, or disease during active service. Additionally, he failed to report for scheduled examinations which impacted the ability to make a determination on his increased rating claims.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2008
- Citation
- 0812481
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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