Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2023

The Veteran's appeal regarding his disability rating for epilepsy and the earlier effective date of service connection has been dismissed without prejudice as he opted into the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that it is not related to his active service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for valvular heart disease and seizure disorder due to insufficient opinions from VA examiners. The Veteran is being asked to provide additional National Guard personnel records.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and TDIU have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected seizure disorder is remanded due to the need to obtain relevant medical records and consider all evidence in relation to this matter.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for seizure disorder and migraine headaches due to additional development being required, including obtaining relevant medical records and opinions.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to a service-connected condition. The seizure-like disorder issue has been remanded for additional development.