The Board granted the reduction of the evaluation for post-concussive headaches from 30% to 10%, effective July 18, 2022, but found that this was not proper and restored the 30% rating. The claim for an initial compensable disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, thus the reduction was not supported by the evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-concussive headaches associated with PTSD and TBI, Irritable bowel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24071314
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
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