Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2013

The Veteran's grand mal seizure disorder is rated at 100 percent prior to February 15, 2011 and at 80 percent as of that date.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorder began in or was aggravated by military service, and addressing whether his upper spine disorder is related to his seizure disorder.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied.,A 10% evaluation for epilepsy was granted, effective March 6, 2007. A 20% evaluation was granted beginning May 16, 2007 and ending December 31, 2010.,An initial evaluation of 10% for headaches was denied.,A 10% evaluation for bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus was continued.,Service connection for schizoaffective disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder/ depression) was granted, and a TDIU was granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder and an increased rating for inguinal hernia are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.