The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability, as there was no evidence of onset during active duty, manifestation within one year of separation from service, or etiological relationship to service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's headaches began during service, manifested within one year of discharge, or were related to any injury, disease, or event in service. The most recent VA examination found a tension headache diagnosis but linked it to his non-service connected cervicalgia and occupational strain.
- Claimed conditions
- headache disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2025
- Citation
- 25004154
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