Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2023

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for service connection for a seizure disorder and left shoulder disability, but denies an earlier effective date for radiculopathy.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as it relates to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's heart condition, seizures, bilateral eye disabilities (right and left), and migraines were not found to be related to his service.,However, the Veteran was granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for a seizure disorder was dismissed.,The Veteran's PTSD is granted an initial rating of 100 percent prior to April 21, 2021.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for seizures, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or since service and that his current seizure disorder is not related to any in-service event or exposure.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding right lower extremity hemiplegia due to lack of adjudication before death. Lung cancer, brain tumor/cancer, left upper and lower extremity hemiplegia, and seizure disorder are now service connected.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding service connection for residuals of a head injury and seizure disorder. The claim will be readjudicated after this.

The Board has remanded the claims for left little finger fracture, seizure disorder, and cognitive disorder due to additional development being required.

The Board has remanded the cases of tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and seizures for further development. The Veteran's tinnitus is likely related to noise exposure during service. For bilateral hearing loss and seizures, additional medical opinions are needed.

Service connection is granted for seizures, memory loss, and hypertension.,The Veteran's left shoulder condition, fibromyalgia, back condition, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and skin condition are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for left hip strain, an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for left hip strain, and for service connection for bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed.,Service connection for PTSD has been restored.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a seizure disorder is granted. The Board has determined that the evidence presented is new and material, allowing him to proceed with this claim. However, due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the etiology of the seizure disorder, including whether it was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI), the case is remanded for further examination and opinion from a Neurologist.

The Veteran's service-connected seizures and right hand fourth metacarpal fracture do not render him unable to engage in substantially gainful occupation as an electrician, thus his TDIU claim is denied.

The Board denied service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that the Veteran's seizures were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The claim for increased ratings for left and right hip disabilities is remanded. The claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and seizure disorder are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development regarding potential chemical exposures at Fort McClellan and Fort Me1973. The claims are related as they all involve exposure to chemicals or toxins, including PCBs.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals regarding the evaluations and effective dates for his service-connected conditions, including seizure disorder, traumatic brain injury, left rotator cuff syndrome, and surgical scar of the left shoulder. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for a comprehensive examination. The Veteran's claustrophobia, major depressive disorder, PTSD, and seizure disorder are all under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and potential Colvin violations. The right knee, headaches, seizure disorder, and cardiac condition claims are all being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for epilepsy, migraine headaches, and gall bladder disorder due to lack of proper nexus opinions.