The Veteran has been granted service connection for a migraine headache disorder, which began during his first period of active duty service in the 1970s. The Board found that all elements of the three-element test for disability compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 3.303(a) were met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current migraine headache disorder is considered a non-chronic disease, but his service treatment records from his first period of active duty in the 1970s document complaints and no objective abnormality at enlistment, thus applying the presumption of soundness. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of preexisting condition or aggravation.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headache disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2013
- Citation
- 1333580
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error in obtaining missing service treatment records. The AOJ is instructed to attempt to obtain these records and conduct any necessary development, including VA examinations.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in multiple conditions have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.
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