The Board granted service connection for a headache disorder on a presumptive basis, but denied SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported that the Veteran's chronic headache disorder began during his active duty period, meeting the criteria for presumptive service connection. However, there was no evidence showing he required regular aid and attendance or became bedridden due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- headache disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22000377
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for a headache disorder before the Board made a decision.
- Partly granted
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- Denied
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