Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2010

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a seizure disorder, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected chronic brain syndrome (CBS) associated with brain trauma and severe neurotic reaction is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA TBI examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the permanent loss of use of a hand or foot, nor does she have ankylosis of either knee and/or hip. As such, she is not eligible for assistance in acquiring an automobile with special adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's epilepsy, grand mal was rated at 40 percent effective October 3, 2007. The Board found that the evidence supported a higher rating prior to this date.

The Veteran's grand mal seizures were not present during service or for many years thereafter, and are not shown to have developed as a result of an established event, injury, or disease during service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical care at Blake Medical Center Hospital from February 23, 2004 to February 26, 2004 is granted as her condition did not stabilize prior to the end of this episode of care.

The Veteran's service-connected complex partial epilepsy with left temporal focus and residuals of a right distal fibula fracture render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's seizures have not resulted in more than three grand mal or generalized seizures since 1995, and the Board finds that his symptomatology does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a seizure disorder (claimed as a shaking condition), fatigue, kidney disorder, hypertension, and high cholesterol. The appeals were all denied on the basis of lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury, including headaches, seizures, blackouts, and blurred vision; a scar on the left temple; and depression. The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to show that any current disabilities were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's seizure disorder has been rated at 10 percent since his claim was granted. The VA examiner found no current seizures or significant impairment, and the Board determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a compensation and pension examination to determine the nature and etiology of his seizure disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of any seizure disorder and psychiatric conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's complex partial seizures were incurred in service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran currently has a headache and seizure disorder, but there is no competent evidence showing a causal link between either disorder and any remote incident of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic anxiety disorder with nonepileptic seizures is related to his active service and grants this claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's seizures and memory loss are likely due to head injuries sustained during his active military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran is seeking a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, but the RO needs to obtain additional evidence and conduct further development including VA examinations.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury and seizure disorder, did not cause or contribute substantially or materially to his death.