Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2010

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for epilepsy or a seizure disorder and an increased rating for conjunctivitis with dry eyes. The claim for bilateral hearing loss disability is pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran had a head injury in service and is consistent with combat. The appeal for service connection for residuals of head trauma, seizure disorder as secondary to head injury, and cerebrovascular accident as secondary to head injury or seizures is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current seizure disorder and that her peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and bilateral lower extremities was not incurred during active duty service. The claim for both conditions is therefore denied.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for all issues related to service connection.

The Board is remanding the claim to the RO for further development and consideration due to incomplete service records, including those from Army National Guard service. The Appellant must establish he qualifies as a 'Veteran' for VA compensation purposes in order to have his seizure disorder considered related to military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his PTSD and seizure disorder.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased evaluation of partial complex seizure disorder and a separate compensable evaluation for migraine headaches. The claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left hip was also denied as it is not attributable to service.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing has been granted due to his permanent and total service-connected disability, including the loss of use of the left lower extremity. The appeal for a special home adaptation grant is moot as he already qualifies for specially adapted housing.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and further development is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for seizure disorder, finding that the Veteran's PTSD alone created the need for care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from daily environment hazards.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a hearing before the Board. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for nerve damage of the right lip, ADD, and seizures were not properly appealed as there was no substantive appeal filed within the required time frame. As a result, these issues are dismissed.