The veteran was granted increased ratings for post-traumatic headaches, cervical spine strain, and thoracolumbar spine strain, but the claim for a higher rating for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and shin splints was denied.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the evidence supported a 50 percent disability rating for post-traumatic headaches from February 13, 2020 due to very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. For cervical spine strain and thoracolumbar spine strain, a 20 percent rating was granted as the evidence showed forward flexion less than 30 degrees but without ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic headaches, cervical spine strain, thoracolumbar spine strain, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23001903
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 the veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine strain, left upper extremity peripheral nerve condition, and right upper extremity peripheral nerve condition.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical spine strain, left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, migraine headaches, and depressive disorder, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development and to ensure proper due process, including adequate requests for service and medical records, and adequate medical examinations based upon an accurate record.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed as the proposed rating reductions for thoracolumbar spine strain and acne, and the initial ratings for bilateral hip disabilities were not properly appealed.
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