Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2015

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional treatment records. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the epilepsy evaluation issue.

The Board has granted service connection for a mood disorder (claimed as depression) secondary to the Veteran's service-connected seizure disorder, effective February 10, 2010.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic seizure disorder, hypothyroidism, right and left knee chondromalacia, do not render her unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment as a nurse.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to address the etiology of his seizure disorder. The issues on appeal are direct service connection, aggravation of a preexisting condition, and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion on whether the Veteran's claimed seizure disorder and headaches are secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder. The case is now returned to the AOJ for further review.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for TDIU and basic eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking to reopen a claim of service connection for a seizure disorder.

The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's seizure disorder rating from 80% to 10% effective July 1, 2012 was proper and denied restoration of a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for seasonal allergies and assigned a noncompensable rating. The appellant's other claims have been addressed, with some issues resulting in grants of service connection or increased ratings.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for left shoulder disability and idiopathic epilepsy have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claim for helpless child benefits on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support was denied in August 1992 and January 1999. The effective date for the award is set at January 20, 2012, as this is the earliest possible date based on the evidence provided.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TBI and seizure disorder are related to his active service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed Gulf War Syndrome and acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination in accordance with the Persian Gulf protocol guidelines.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a neurological disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, paranoid type, are denied. The claim for the acquired psychiatric disorder is reopened on new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for clarification regarding whether the Veteran's epilepsy existed prior to service and if it is related to any injury or disease in service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder, skin disorder, and bilateral hip disorder. The evidence does not establish new and material evidence to reopen any of these claims. Additionally, there is no evidence linking any current conditions to service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board found no evidence that the Veteran's seizure disorder or memory loss were caused by VA treatment, and thus denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.