The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for epilepsy, as the Veteran failed to submit new and material evidence or statements within one year after a rating decision that were not adjudicated.

The deciding factor: The appeal was denied due to the lack of new and material evidence submitted prior to March 21, 2011, which would have allowed for an earlier effective date.

Claimed conditions

seizure disorder, major motor type, idiopathic (epilepsy)

How they argued it

Reopened with new and material evidence

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 14, 2025

Citation

A25088372

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