The Veteran's reduction of the rating for post-concussion cephalgia (headaches) from 10 percent to 0 percent was not proper, and his rating is restored. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and evaluation in excess of 10 percent for post-concussion cephalgia are remanded.
The deciding factor: The reduction of the Veteran's rating from 10% to 0% was not proper as there is no evidence showing improvement under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-concussion cephalgia (headaches), Acquired psychiatric disability (depression)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 16, 2018
- Citation
- 18127142
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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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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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