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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What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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