Service connection for a headache disorder is granted.,A rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder prior to February 27, 2016 is dismissed. The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU rating due to PTSD alone.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected PTSD limits his ability to concentrate and maintain effective work and social relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Headache disorder, Posttraumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20028214
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder was denied, and her request for an increased rating for PTSD was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's headache disorder is remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to service.
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