Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2019

The Board has identified several issues for remand, including service connection claims and increased rating claims. The Veteran's prostate disability is of particular interest as it may affect the outcome of other claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, to include a seizure disorder. The case is remanded due to inadequate VA examination and need for new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected seizure disorder does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence being required. The issues are whether there is new and material evidence for seizure disorder and schizophrenia, paranoid type.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to additional evidence being added to the record. The appellant is requested to waive his right for review by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Veteran's epilepsy is rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum rating available. The Board also granted a TDIU from January 30, 2009 to July 15, 2010 based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of seizures was denied as the final rating decisions were not based on new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues include right internal carotid artery blockage, Parkinson’s disease, and seizures.

The appeal for service connection of depressive disorder is dismissed. The claim for seizure disorder is denied. The Veteran's rating for depressive disorder with TBI remains at 70 percent.

The Veteran's death is caused by his service-connected exposure to herbicides, leading to hypertension and subsequent strokes resulting in seizure disorder. Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for epilepsy and migraines, to include as secondary to epilepsy, should be remanded due to incomplete service treatment records and missing VA treatment records. The Veteran needs to provide additional evidence of his exposure to toxic chemicals in submarines during service.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of these cases.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a seizure disorder and has determined that he incurred this condition during active duty. The decision is based on evidence showing diagnoses of seizures both in-service and post-service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected epilepsy has worsened, with increased frequency and emergency department visits. The Board finds that a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his seizures.

The Veteran's service-connected Systemic Lupus Erythematous and Psychomotor Seizures disabilities are being remanded for further development to evaluate the severity of her conditions, including the frequency and impact of major and minor seizure episodes.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions from a single provider and the need for an expert medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of an in-service head injury/TBI, migraine headaches, and a seizure disorder due to lack of credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as the rating decision did not consider when she became unemployable due to her service-connected disabilities, and there is evidence suggesting she was unable to work prior to October 18, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and affording the Veteran an opportunity to submit additional medical evidence. The appeal will be returned to the AOJ for further consideration.