The Board granted service connection for migraine/tension headaches and assigned a 10 percent rating for onychomycosis, while denying an initial compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's headaches began during active service. The Board found that the Veteran's onychomycosis more nearly approximated the requirement for intermittent systemic therapy for a total duration of less than 6 weeks over the past 12-month period, warranting a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine/tension headaches, pseudofolliculitis barbae, onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2023
- Citation
- 23001339
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as it is unclear whether the Veteran's claimed conditions are due to any incident of his period of active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a bilateral foot disability to obtain further development, including adequate VA examinations and opinions.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, left foot swelling/pain, a left ankle condition, and tinnitus.
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