The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, with chronic brain syndrome and epileptic seizures. The issue of special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance is still pending.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection as it was found that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a head injury, chronic brain syndrome, epileptic seizures
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 12, 2003
- Citation
- 0320016
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of residuals of a head injury. The Veteran's claim for service connection of tinnitus was granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for epileptic seizures and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are granted. The Board found that the onset of both conditions occurred during service, with no pre-service issues or other causes.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury and right thumb disability, finding no current disabilities or persistent symptoms related to these conditions during the pendency of the appeal.
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