Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings of tension headaches and acquired psychiatric disorder with TBI, as the criteria were not met prior to March 21, 2023.
The deciding factor: It was not factually ascertainable that the Veteran's tension headaches or acquired psychiatric disorder with TBI met the criteria for higher ratings prior to March 21, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- tension headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100642
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