The Veteran's muscle contraction headaches were initially granted service connection and rated noncompensable prior to July 18, 2005. From July 18, 2005 onwards, he was awarded a rating of 30 percent for his condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's headaches did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 8100 due to their frequency and severity being less than what is required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- muscle contraction headaches, cluster headaches, migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1002093
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