The Veteran's posttraumatic tension headaches were rated at 30 percent since March 31, 2005. The claim for an increased rating was granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran's headaches have been persistent and debilitating, warranting a higher rating of 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0934958
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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