The Board granted an increased initial disability rating of 50 percent for chronic recurrent tenso-vascular headaches prior to August 30, 2016, and 20 percent for left and right foot callosities prior to March 7, 2023. The claims for higher ratings from March 7, 2023, onward were denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's headaches manifested in very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks capable of producing severe economic inadaptability prior to August 30, 2016. For the foot callosities, the evidence showed a 'moderately severe' level of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic recurrent tenso-vascular headaches, left foot callosities, right foot callosities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2025
- Citation
- 25005668
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered the claims remanded due to incomplete records and procedural issues. The Veteran's conditions of bilateral callosities, cervical spine disability prior to November 13, 2018, and headaches prior to August 30, 2016 are still under review.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render her in need of regular assistance from another person for daily activities or to protect herself from hazards, thus denying her claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's right foot hammer toe disorder may be related to his service-connected left foot callosities, but needs further clarification and evidence. The case is being sent back for a new examination.
- Denied
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