Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for a seizure disability, to include as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected low back disability. The TDIU claim was remanded due to the Veteran's assertion that his service-connected disabilities prevent him from working.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for complex partial seizure disorder with osteoporosis, service connection for a cervical spine disability, and TDIU are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's seizure disorder, specifically grand mal epilepsy, is rated at 60 percent from December 10, 2019. This decision grants a higher disability rating for the condition and also grants a TDIU effective from that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's seizure disorder, including residuals of a head injury in 1974, is at least as likely as not related to his military service and granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's epilepsy seizure disorder was rated at 10 percent prior to April 26, 2013. The Board found that the evidence did not show a history of minor seizures or major seizures in the last two years or six months, and denied her claim for an increased rating.

The Veteran's TBI, epilepsy, and migraines are granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for a skin condition is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for seizure disorder and schizophrenia. However, both issues have been remanded due to insufficient evidence on their merits.

The Board has denied service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and a Seizure Disorder, finding that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of these conditions. The claims are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting medical findings and inextricably intertwined issues. The claims are now before the VA for further examination and development.

The Veteran's epilepsy was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. The Board found that the Veteran's seizures began in 1971, which is more than one year after service and outside of the applicable presumptive period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Parkinson’s disease, seizures associated with Parkinson's disease, and right internal carotid artery blockage due to head injury. The VA must obtain all outstanding treatment records and schedule a new examination to determine if these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service, including presumed herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury, including seizures and headaches, as well as his claim for an increased rating for right eye diplopia. The issues are being returned to VA for further review due to inadequate examination and insufficient reasoning in previous decisions.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for epilepsy, finding that there is no evidence showing a direct link between the Veteran's in-service electrocution and his current diagnosis of epilepsy.

The Veteran's adult daughter, A.G., is not considered a veteran’s child for disability compensation purposes due to her age and disabilities. The Board has ordered additional medical records from Dr. R.T. to determine if A.G. can support herself.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete records and incorrect adjudication of some issues. The appellant's claim for service connection is now recharacterized to include any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected mood disorder with major depressive features and epilepsy, which prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. An earlier effective date for the award of service connection for mood disorder with major depressive features associated with epilepsy is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including polyneuropathy and diabetes mellitus, all claimed as secondary to hazardous environmental exposure at Fort McClellan. The VA will undertake additional development regarding potential exposures to radioactive compounds, chemical warfare agents, PCBs, and other toxic substances.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, and seizure disorder. The decision is based on direct evidence of a relationship between the conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for Bell's palsy and epilepsy due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during or related to his military service. The RO is instructed to obtain additional medical records, schedule a VA examination, and review the expanded record before making a decision.

The Board has remanded three issues: sleep apnea, cervical and lumbar spinal damage, and seizures. The Veteran's service-connected TBI is also being examined to determine its current severity.