Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his disabilities, particularly those related to service. The claims are being returned to the RO for additional examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lung cancer, brain cancer, hemiplegia of the left lower extremity, hemiplegia of the left upper extremity, seizures, and hypertension due to in-service asbestos exposure. The claims are also being remanded for clarification on periods of Active Duty Training (ACDUTRA) and confirmation of exposure locations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for seizure disorder. The case is now remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further development. Specifically, additional records from Social Security Administration (SSA) and VA treatment records are required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current residuals of a TBI, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The claim for service connection for a nervous condition with seizures, drug abuse, and alcoholism has been denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and the cause of death have also been denied.

The Veteran's seizure disability and traumatic brain injury were granted service connection, with effective dates of August 31, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and need for additional medical opinions regarding the onset of the Veteran's seizure disorder during service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to address the Veteran's TBI and PTSD claims, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her conditions.

The Veteran's death was caused by a motor vehicle accident, and the appellant contends that his service-connected seizure disorder contributed to the accident. The Board has remanded for an addendum opinion from a VA physician regarding the etiology of the Veteran’s cause of death.

The Board has remanded the cases due to unclear service periods and character of discharge, which could affect the Veteran's claims for service connection and pension benefits.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed for several of the Veteran's service connection claims, including those related to seizure disorder, lung cancer, respiratory disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeals are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including fatigue, heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, headaches, tremors, seizures, and short term memory loss, all of which are claimed as related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA is instructed to obtain SSA records and conduct a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of service records. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again once the missing records are obtained.

The Veteran's request to reopen claims for service connection for a seizure disorder, back disorder, and neck disorder is granted. The claim for service connection for the seizure disorder is reopened due to new evidence provided by a private provider. The claims for service connection for the back disorder and neck disorder remain denied as no new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability or exposure to herbicides during service, and the Board denied both claims for service connection.

The Veteran's seizure disorder did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it was stable and did not result in at least one major seizure in any two-year period or at least two minor seizures in any six-month period.

The Veteran's headaches are found to be secondary to his service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) and seizure disorder.

The Veteran's initial seizure disorder is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its etiology.,The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is related to the underlying service connection issue.

The Board found that the Veteran's fatal gastroesophageal junction cancer was likely caused by his exposure to ionizing radiation in service, and thus granted service connection for the cause of death.