Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2001

The Board finds that the veteran does not have a current seizure disorder as a result of medication prescribed by VA in November 1998. The preponderance of evidence shows no such disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, respiratory disability including sarcoidosis, joint pain, skin condition, and headaches have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or onset within one year of separation.

The Board has granted the veteran's request to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for epilepsy, but it is unclear whether new and material evidence was submitted. The case will be remanded for further development including obtaining additional medical records and a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and other relevant regulations.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The RO denied this claim, finding that there was no evidence to support a request for earlier TDIU effective date.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis and a rating greater than 10 percent for hyperglycemia with seizures prior to July 23, 1998. The RO granted her a rating of 20 percent for hyperglycemia with seizures effective July 23, 1998.

The Board has determined that the appellant was not permanently incapable of self-support before reaching the age of 18, based on the lack of evidence showing such incapacity at or before his 18th birthday.

The Board found that the veteran's seizure disorder existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. Therefore, it denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's seizure disorder does not require regular aid and attendance, as he is able to perform all aspects of self-care. The veteran was denied special monthly compensation benefits.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for neurological disabilities caused by Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam, effective from the date of the decision.

The veteran's seizure disorder is rated at 80 percent effective February 19, 1972.,The veteran's sinusitis is rated at 10 percent effective June 22, 1992.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn before the Board could make a decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that the current seizure disorder is more likely idiopathic and unrelated to the head injury in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board is unable to determine the cause of death due to a gap in medical records from March 1968 to January 1998, preventing effective review of the appellant's claim.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The VA granted an increased evaluation of 80 percent for seizure disorder effective from October 21, 1996.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected seizure disorder, currently rated at 10 percent. The evidence does not show any major seizures within the last two years or at least two minor seizures during the past six months.

The Board has granted service connection for a disability manifested by seizures or blackouts, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim. The veteran's current seizure disorder is at least as likely as not related to an incident in service where he was struck in the face.

The veteran was granted special monthly pension benefits at the housebound rate for the period from March 1, 1998 through July 21, 1999 due to having hypertension and coronary artery disease rated as 100 percent disabling.