The Veteran's migraine headaches are productive of characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in two months over the last several months, but not monthly. The Veteran is granted a 10% disability rating for his migraine headaches. However, further examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea and GERD are related to service.
The deciding factor: Further VA examinations are required to assess whether the Veteran's sleep apnea and GERD are causally or etiologically related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine Headaches, Sleep Apnea, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1031952
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Denied
The claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder, memory loss/memory problems, chronic fatigue, sleep difficulties/sleep disturbances, and sleep apnea have been denied. The claim for service connection for residuals of testicular denervation and varicosectomy has been granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted a 70% rating, effective July 15, 2024. The Veteran's GERD remains at a 10% rating.
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