The Veteran's epilepsy, grand mal, was rated at 60 percent prior to January 15, 2020 and remains at that rating. A TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is granted prior to this date.,A disability rating in excess of 60 percent for epilepsy, grand mal, from January 15, 2020, was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's epilepsy, grand mal, met the criteria for a 60 percent disability rating prior to January 15, 2020 and remains at that level. The Board found his symptoms had worsened since the last examination but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Epilepsy, grand mal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20075545
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