The Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder, non-allergic rhinitis, IBS, and tension headaches have been granted. The rating for the unspecified depressive disorder is 50 percent, while the ratings for non-allergic rhinitis (presumptive), IBS (presumptive), and tension headaches are each 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions were found to be related to his service in the Southwest Asia Theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War, which is presumed for certain disabilities under the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- Unspecified depressive disorder, Non-allergic rhinitis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24054464
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- Granted
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- 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.
- Granted
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