The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for tension headaches has been denied as his headache symptoms do not meet the criteria for such a rating.,The Veteran's adjustment disorder is remanded due to allegations of worsening since the last examination, and a new VA examination is needed to assess its current severity.,The Veteran's right shin splints are remanded because he alleges that they have worsened since the last examination, necessitating a new VA examination.,The Veteran's left medial tibial stress syndrome with left leg pain is also remanded due to allegations of worsening and requires a new VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left leg nerve damage is remanded as it may be related to his service-connected left medial tibial stress syndrome, necessitating an opinion from the examiner.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the other claims and must be deferred until those claims are resolved.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not reflect that the Veteran has suffered from characteristic prostrating attacks of headache pain, which would warrant a compensable rating under DC 8100.,The Veteran's testimony at his hearing did not suggest that his adjustment disorder is worse than when previously rated, and no new examination was needed to assess its severity.,The Veteran alleges worsening right shin splints since the last examination, necessitating a new VA examination to determine their current severity.,The Veteran alleges worsening left medial tibial stress syndrome with left leg pain since the last examination, necessitating a new VA examination to determine its current severity.,The examiner must determine whether the Veteran's left leg nerve damage is separate and distinct from his service-connected left medial tibial stress syndrome or if it is solely attributed to that condition. If separate, they must assess whether it is at least as likely as not related to active service or aggravated by the service-connected condition.,The TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the other claims and cannot be adjudicated until those are resolved.
- Claimed conditions
- Tension headaches, Adjustment disorder, Right shin splints, Left medial tibial stress syndrome with left leg pain, Left leg nerve damage
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2023
- Citation
- 23058873
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's initial evaluation for tension headaches to include migraines is granted, with a rating of 50 percent effective from May 23, 2023.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for tension and migraine headaches is remanded due to the inadequacy of the September 2020 VA examination report, which did not consider the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's tension headaches, which have been service-connected since the grant of service connection, are found to be very frequent and completely prostrating with prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. The Board grants an initial 50 percent rating for tension headaches prior to December 1, 2020.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at a 30 percent rating, effective December 26, 2024. The Board found that the Veteran experienced characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average of once a month over the last several months, warranting this rating. A higher rating is denied.
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