The Board granted a 10 percent initial rating for the Veteran's headache condition prior to November 12, 2020. The left knee condition issue was remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's headache condition met the criteria for a 10 percent rating based on pain symptoms that were largely controlled by over-the-counter medication, while service connection for the left knee condition required additional evidence as it was not established through the available records and examination.

Claimed conditions

headache condition, left knee condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 8, 2025

Citation

25012712

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