The Board granted an initial rating of 50 percent for tension and cluster headaches, a rating of 50 percent for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity effective May 7, 2024, and denied higher ratings for CTS and cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's headaches have been manifested by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, which satisfied the criteria for a 50 percent rating. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings for CTS and cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- tension and cluster headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094605
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