The veteran's cluster headaches were rated at 30 percent, effective July 2, 2007. The evaluation for paroxysmal tachycardia remained at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes were not met due to the lack of evidence showing more severe symptoms or functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- cluster headaches, status-post concussion type injury with migraine component, paroxysmal tachycardia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2009
- Citation
- 0904409
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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