Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2008

The veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for consideration on an extraschedular basis prior to July 26, 2000. The case will be readjudicated and a supplemental statement of the case issued if necessary.

The VA determined that the veteran's epilepsy with mixed seizures did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as it did not show an average of one major seizure per three months in a year or more than ten minor seizures weekly.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examination reports addressing whether his current psychiatric disability and seizure disorder are related to documented inservice injuries.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of a relationship between the veteran's seizure disorder and his military service, thus denying the claim.

The Board found no evidence of a seizure disorder during service or within one year after discharge, and the VA examiner's opinion was not supported by the claims file. The veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hypothyroidism, and epilepsy as they are not among the disabilities presumed to be related to exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than January 7, 2003 for the grant of service connection for seizures with syncope episodes and insomnia, migraine headaches, tinnitus, and premature ventricular contractions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a seizure disorder. The issue of service connection for schizophrenia is inextricably intertwined with this one, as the veteran claims a seizure disorder is related to her schizophrenia medication.

The Board granted CUE in the November 1972 rating decision that denied service connection for a nervous disorder. However, the claims for earlier effective dates for PTSD and the assignment of a 100 percent evaluation are barred as a matter of law.

The Board has determined that the injuries sustained on June 21, 1986 were incurred in the line of duty and granted service connection for all claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to missing service records and potential VA treatment records.

The Board found that the veteran's seizure disorder preexisted service and was not aggravated by military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's preexisting seizure disorder did not increase in severity during service and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for seizures and granted service connection based on new evidence presented since the last denial in October 1996.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain medical records, verify the veteran's claimed assault, and determine if he meets the criteria for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The veteran's current conditions, including hypertension, brain seizures, cystitis, multiple joint pains, knee disorder and hemorrhage seizure, are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim for service connection for a seizure disorder and granted service connection based on aggravation of a pre-existing condition during active service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for his seizure disorder, which he claims was caused by a head injury during active duty in 1975. The Board has ordered the RO to obtain relevant medical records and verify the nature of the veteran's service at the times mentioned. A VA examination will be scheduled to determine if the July 1975 head injury is related to his current seizure disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected seizure disorder warrants a 20 percent rating, reflecting at least one major seizure in the prior two years.