The Veteran's tension headaches were not rated higher than noncompensable prior to January 2, 2014. From January 2, 2014, to July 19, 2017, the Veteran was granted a 30 percent evaluation for her tension headaches. Since then, she has been granted a 50 percent evaluation.,The Veteran's bilateral rib disorder and left knee disorder are remanded as there is insufficient evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the criteria for an increased rating prior to January 2, 2014. From January 2, 2014, to July 19, 2017, her headaches were rated at 30 percent due to very frequent prostrating attacks of headache pain.,The Veteran's rib disorder and left knee disorder are remanded as there is insufficient evidence linking the disorders to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Tension Headaches, Rib Disorder, Left Knee Disorder, Left Ankle Disorder, Right Ankle Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20048057
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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
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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The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at a 10% disability rating, effective from the date of the June 2020 decision. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable.
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