The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of grand mal epilepsy and service connection for a low back disorder were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his epilepsy, as he had not experienced at least one major seizure in the last two years or two minor seizures in the last six months. For the low back disorder claim, there was no evidence showing it was related to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's grand mal epilepsy did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- grand mal epilepsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 12, 2011
- Citation
- 1134074
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