The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current tension-type headaches and service, nor did it find any link between his acquired psychiatric disorder (Major Depression with Anxiety) and service. The Veteran's claims were denied.
The deciding factor: There was insufficient medical evidence to establish a direct relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Tension-type headaches, Acquired psychiatric disorder (Major Depression with Anxiety)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2018
- Citation
- 1803292
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches have been rated as 30 percent disabling since March 25, 2005. The evidence shows that the headaches are characterized by frequent attacks with characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average of once a month.
- Whole decision: Denied
The veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The right elbow condition, tinea versicolor, and headaches are not considered to be related to service.
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