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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected epilepsy, grand mal seizures is currently rated at 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to determine the current severity of her condition and whether she should be evaluated for additional disability due to related mental disorders.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including a VA examination of the Veteran's epilepsy. The TDIU claim is also remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's epilepsy, grand mal was rated at 40 percent prior to June 16, 2009. From June 16, 2009 through August 8, 2011, the rating was increased to 80 percent based on his condition causing more than five to eight minor seizures per week or two major seizures per year.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial ratings for epilepsy, grand mal have been granted and increased to the maximum allowed by law.
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