The Veteran's initial claim for post-traumatic headaches was denied, and the RO granted service connection with a non-compensable rating. The Veteran appealed this decision, and the RO increased the evaluation to 30 percent from March 9, 2020. However, the Board has determined that the Veteran cannot receive a higher evaluation for post-traumatic headaches at any point during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find the Veteran experiencing prostrating attacks of headache symptoms prior to June 28, 2021, and thus, he does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 8100.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23054671
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What this means for you
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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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