The Veteran's seizure disorder is rated at 100 percent due to an average of at least one major seizure per month over the past year.,Service connection for a right hip condition and diabetes mellitus, type II are denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to military service or service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's seizures have been documented with an average of at least one major seizure per month over the past year, meeting the criteria for a 100 percent evaluation under the General Rating Formula for Major and Minor Epileptic Seizures (DC 8910).,There is no evidence linking the Veteran's right hip condition or diabetes mellitus to his military service. The examiner opined that these conditions are more likely due to age-related wear and tear, genetics, and being overweight.
- Claimed conditions
- Nocturnal grand mal seizure disorder (also diagnosed as epilepsy), Right hip degenerative joint disease (DJD), Diabetes mellitus, type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20020072
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