Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2022

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as cardiac arrhythmia and coronary artery disease. The VA does not find that his service-connected conditions, including migraine headaches and stroke secondary to migraine headaches, contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a low back disorder, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and seizure disorder. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for grand mal epilepsy was denied as the medical evidence did not show at least one major seizure in the last six months or two in the last year, nor averaging at least five to eight minor seizures weekly.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, which is granted.

The Veteran wishes to withdraw his claim for seizure disorder. The Board has also remanded the issue of a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for residual headaches due to spinal meningitis.

The Board has granted service connection for folliculitis barbae and remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraine headaches, TBI, and seizure disorder has been denied. The highest schedular ratings have not been assigned.

The Board has granted the Appellant's claim, finding that service-connected seizure disorder and traumatic brain injury (TBI) contributed to the Veteran's death from pulmonary embolism and coronary artery disease. The cause of death is now considered service connected.

The Board has granted service connection for visual problems and non-epileptic seizures, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service or his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder and a skin disorder other than tinea pedis and onychomycosis due to inadequate opinions in prior VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions as secondary to his service-connected malaria.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address whether the Veteran's hydrocodone prescription and PTSD caused or aggravated his pseudoseizure condition. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, stroke, brain tumor, epilepsy, cataracts, diverticulitis, and polyps have been denied. The Board has remanded these issues due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and opinion regarding service connection for fatigue, a right knee disability evaluation, and a neurological condition other than seizure disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for cerebrovascular disease and seizure disorder, both claimed to be due to in-service asbestos exposure. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeals for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for a neurological disability of the right forearm and service connection for a seizure disability have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of a brain tumor and residuals of a left bicep tear.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, stomach trouble, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, seizure disorder, and aneurysm have been reopened.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension were de novo reviewed as new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for neck disability, left knee disability, left lower extremity disorder (to include as due to stroke), and seizure disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence showing a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's epilepsy and his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations regarding his service-connected coronary artery disease and epilepsy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that it is not related to his active service and attributing it to alcohol abuse.