Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (DM II) was withdrawn. The Board granted the Veteran's claim for seizures, finding that reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran's claim has been resolved.,Service connection is denied for chloracne as there is no evidence of current disability and the Veteran did not have chloracne during service or within one year after separation from service. Service connection for osteoporosis of the left hip and right hip, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are also denied due to lack of in-service onset.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for right upper extremity spastic paresis and a TDIU effective date earlier than August 30, 1990 are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to the evidence being in equipoise.,Other issues related to hearing loss, psychiatric disorders, hip and knee disabilities, foot disabilities, seizure disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, kidney disability, eye disability, and hepatitis are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a venous angioma and seizure disorder due to incomplete and conflicting VA medical opinions. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for a heart disability due to lack of evidence of current disability. The claims for initial compensable ratings for headaches and seizure disorder with impaired memory and attention are remanded as the Veteran has not been evaluated since his last VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted under the PACT Act effective August 10, 2022. The claim of service connection for a seizure disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains pending as remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a TBI, headache condition, epilepsy, syncope, and lower back condition due to lack of current disabilities.,Service connection must be denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities for which service connection can be granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of recent VA examinations. The Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms during and since service are considered.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed left arm disorder, right foot disorder, diabetic retinopathy, left eye loss of vision, vertigo/dizziness, and seizures.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for epilepsy was granted with a 100% disability rating effective June 16, 2010. The appeal is based on new and material evidence submitted in 2010.

The Veteran's claim for a seizure disorder related to exposure at Camp Lejeune is remanded due to incomplete records. The AOJ must obtain private treatment records from 'OSH' and request the Veteran to provide them.

The Board has determined that the reductions in ratings for TBI and complex partial seizures were improper, and the original ratings are restored. The Veteran's entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches is also remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disabilities are related to his service-connected multiple sclerosis (MS), and thus remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted from May 8, 2014 to January 14, 2016 due to his service-connected disabilities. However, the issue of entitlement to TDIU from January 14, 2016 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted. His 10% rating for allergic rhinitis is restored, and his claims for other conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for myofascial pain syndrome and seizure disorder due to additional development being required.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that there is no evidence linking his current seizures to his active service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran is found to be in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to dementia and chronic knee pain. The Board has determined that the Veteran's participation in the PCAFC program is not in his best interest, but this determination must be reconsidered by the AOJ with an explanation provided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tonic-clonic seizures or grand mal seizures was granted effective December 18, 2012. A rating of 20% was assigned from that date to August 6, 2014.,After the initial grant of service connection, the Veteran's condition improved and he has not experienced any major seizures in over three years.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, memory loss, epilepsy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including paranoid schizophrenia and polysubstance abuse disorder) are found to be secondary to his service-connected traumatic brain injury. Service connection for these residuals is granted.