The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of a right knee disorder and granted an initial rating of 80 percent for seizures, partial due to TBI. The ratings for TBI were denied, as was a compensable rating prior to April 20, 2015 and a rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted.
The deciding factor: The new evidence did not provide a link between the right knee disorder and service, thus failing to meet the criteria for reopening the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disorder, Seizures, partial due to TBI, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Migraines associated with TBI, Right Eye Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- January 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22004280
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- Partly granted
The Board granted a 20 percent disability rating for seizures prior to October 18, 2019, and denied a higher rating from that date. The Veteran was also granted service connection for a stroke and its residuals, as well as special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, effective December 8, 2025.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded issues related to service connection for knee and lumbar spine disorders.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of September 26, 2021, for the award of an initial 100 percent rating for seizures and related benefits.
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