The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for vascular tension headaches was denied prior to February 11, 2004. The Veteran's intermittent explosive disorder is not entitled to an increased evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not demonstrate that the Veteran's vascular tension headaches warranted a noncompensable rating prior to February 11, 2004.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder impingement syndrome, Psoriasis, Vascular tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- July 14, 2009
- Citation
- 0926150
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