The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches are rated at 30 percent, effective from June 22, 2005. The rating for his degenerative and discogenic disease of the cervical spine remains at 20 percent. For his chronic left trapezius strain, a higher rating is granted starting from August 5, 2011, while for his chronic right trapezius strain, a higher rating is also granted starting from that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches have been rated at the highest available under Diagnostic Code 8100 (30 percent) since June 22, 2005. The cervical spine disability remains rated at 20 percent as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other factors. For his chronic left and right trapezius strain, the Board found that they each meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating since August 5, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, hip and pelvic disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2015
- Citation
- 1505557
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