The Veteran's chronic headache disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board found that the current condition is unrelated to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's STRs do not show any complaints, treatment, or diagnoses related to headaches during active duty. His reserve service records also lack evidence of a chronic headache disability for many years after discharge. The medical evidence does not establish a link between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic headache disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2012
- Citation
- 1243292
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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