The Board has granted a rating of 20 percent for complex partial seizure disorder, a cognitive disorder with memory loss, and headaches due to traumatic brain injury from September 4, 1997, to May 31, 2000. A separate 10 percent rating is warranted for the cognitive disorder.
The deciding factor: The veteran's seizures have been well controlled with medication, but he continues to experience memory loss and occasional episodes of mild impairment in social and occupational functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Complex partial seizure disorder, Cognitive disorder with memory loss, Headaches due to traumatic brain injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 24, 2002
- Citation
- 0212901
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims of service connection for a headache disorder and cognitive disorder with memory loss have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, further examination is needed as the current VA examination report does not address her symptoms or provide an opinion on their etiology.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial disability rating for complex partial seizure disorder is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claim for TDIU based on this single service-connected condition is also denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or retaining substantially gainful employment, and his current job as a welder does not qualify as marginal employment.
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