The Veteran's appeal has been remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and for addendum opinions from the November 2010 VA spinal disorders examiner. The claims for service connection for left heel disability, residuals of perforated left eardrum, TBI, whiplash trauma, and migraine headaches are pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran wishes to withdraw his appeal regarding these matters.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Heel Disability, Residuals of Perforated Left Eardrum, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Whiplash Trauma, Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2013
- Citation
- 1302252
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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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- Granted
The Veteran's 50% disability rating for migraine headaches was restored as the evidence did not show actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Granted
The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent rating, effective December 3, 2021, due to frequent and severe attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone is sufficient to grant a TDIU, and his other service-connected disabilities are at least 60% combined. The Veteran also meets the criteria for SMC based on housebound status.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of erectile dysfunction was dismissed. A rating of 50 percent, and no higher, for migraines is granted. An initial rating of 30 percent, and no higher, for IBS is granted. Service connection for hypertension is remanded.
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