Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his desire for a video conference hearing at the local RO office. The case will be returned to the AOJ after the scheduled hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is as likely as not related to his military service, and he does not currently have malaria or any residuals of malaria.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including an addendum opinion by a VA neurologist to determine if the Veteran's current seizure disorder is related to her in-service complaints of headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess her service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's seizure disorder is at least as likely as not related to his in-service head injury, and likely had onset within one year of separation from active service. Service connection for the condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed seizure disorder and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's unclassified seizure disorder began during his active duty service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by her attorney, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Board found no evidence of a traumatic brain injury or acquired psychiatric disorder during service. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim is dismissed as moot because his symptoms of headaches, nausea, and loss of consciousness are a manifestation of his already service-connected anxiety disorder with conversion disorder.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital for treatment of his seizure disorder and headaches were deemed necessary due to the nature of his condition, which posed a serious threat to his health. The emergency nature of his seizures necessitated immediate care.

The Veteran's cognitive disorder, which was diagnosed after service and linked to two seizures during service, has been granted. His anxiety disorder with depressive disorder and PTSD, as well as his left shoulder and cervical spine disabilities, have also been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder claimed as a Tarlov cyst is being reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,The Veteran has not yet been evaluated for her left ankle disorder. A VA examination will be scheduled to determine if she has a current diagnosis and whether it is related to service.,A VA psychiatric examination will be conducted to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST), depression, and anxiety.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for her seizure disorder will be evaluated with consideration given to whether it was aggravated by service. A VA examination will be scheduled to determine if this is the case.,A VA examination will be conducted to determine the nature of the Veteran's insomnia and its relationship to any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Board denied the petition to reopen the claim for DIC based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death as new and material evidence was not received.

The Veteran's seizure disorder, which is a direct result of head trauma sustained during service, was granted service connection with an initial rating of 10 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's seizure condition, headaches, and right ankle condition were not incurred or aggravated by service. The preponderance of evidence indicated that these conditions existed prior to her periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and did not worsen during those periods.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to additional evidence, including a VA treatment record indicating that the Veteran's brain tumor may be related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The claim for seizures is dependent on resolution of the claim for residuals of a brain tumor.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was denied as he was not unemployable prior to January 25, 2011 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's tuberculosis is currently inactive and not shown to have compensable residuals.,The Veteran's seizure disorder did not have its onset in service.,The Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset in service.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a lower back disability.

The Veteran's service-connected idiopathic complex partial seizure disorder and migraine headaches were not found to warrant a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.