The Board has determined that additional development of the evidence is required to properly address the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury and seizures as a result of a head injury. This includes obtaining missing service treatment records, personnel records, and VA medical records; providing proper VCAA notice regarding ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA periods of service; scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the nature and extent of his current seizures; and readjudicating the claims in light of any additional evidence obtained.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there are gaps in the record, particularly regarding the Veteran's ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA periods of service. The records need to be verified and obtained from relevant sources. Additionally, a VA examination is required to determine the current nature and etiology of the Veteran's seizures.
- Claimed conditions
- head injury, seizures
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 1, 2009
- Citation
- 0920323
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What this means for you
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