The Veteran's chronic headache disorder and right upper extremity ulnar nerve neuropathy have been granted service connection. The lumbar spine disability has been denied for increased rating.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on direct evidence of a link between the conditions and active service, while the lumbar spine disability did not meet criteria for higher ratings due to lack of findings consistent with IVDS or incapacitating episodes of IVDS.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Headache Disorder, Right Upper Extremity Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 29, 2023
- Citation
- 23063086
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of September 14, 2016.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted with an effective date of January 29, 2018.
- Partly granted
Service connection for TBI and chronic headache disorder has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for additional evidence.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for chronic headaches and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and remand are necessary due to the need for updated VA examinations, as well as for obtaining private medical records related to his PTSD and chronic headaches.
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