Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2006

The Board found that the cause of death was not related to service-connected conditions, and denied claims for death pension benefits after May 1, 2004, due to excessive income. The burial and plot allowance claim is also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his service-connected anxiety disorder and for service connection for an epilepsy/seizure disorder. The decision found that the veteran's anxiety disorder was manifested by symptoms that were productive of not more than occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The veteran's claim for SMC based on Aid and Attendance/Housebound is being remanded due to the newly raised issue of service connection for a seizure disorder as secondary to his PTSD. The case will be returned to the Board after adjudication.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and re-adjudication of the service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further development, including confirmation of service periods and obtaining medical records from SSA and Baptist East Hospital.

The veteran's appeal was denied for payment of inpatient medical treatment provided by St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center from October 2, 2003 to October 3, 2003 due to lack of evidence showing the need for transfer to a VA facility.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any currently shown seizure disorder is related to in-service symptoms.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current seizure disorder and cognitive disorder are not related to his military service, including any traumatic head injury incurred therein. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, left hip disability, seizure disorder, coronary artery disease (CAD), bilateral hearing loss, and vertigo.

The Board has determined that the veteran's seizure disorder is not related to his military service, including any exposure to Agent Orange during service. As a result, the claim for service connection for a seizure disorder due to Agent Orange exposure is denied.

The Board has determined that the August 1991 and November 1992 rating decisions were clearly and unmistakably erroneous in failing to recognize E.M.M. as a 'child' of the veteran on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of eighteen.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the veteran and his friend, requesting that the RO consider this additional information before making a decision.

The veteran's seizure disorder was granted a 100% rating effective July 1, 1999. His depressive disorder was granted an initial 30% evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches and psychiatric disorder, hepatitis, and seizures. The claims for reopening of these issues were also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD or a chronic seizure disorder as claimed, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's schizophrenia, with headaches and pseudoseizures, was incurred during military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and seizure disorder are denied as there is no evidence of recent seizures or blood pressure readings meeting the criteria for higher ratings.

The March 30, 1992 decision did not contain clear and unmistakable error in assigning an effective date of May 1991 for special monthly compensation to include a separate allowance based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's seizure disorder, which includes epilepsy seizures with auras, was incurred during his period of active military service. The decision grants this claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to service connection for partial complex seizures, but not for an unspecified neurological disorder claimed as partial loss of use of the left side of his body.