Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2023

The Board has determined that the Veteran's epilepsy is related to an in-service motor vehicle accident and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for seizures due to epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures is being remanded as the VA failed to provide a necessary examination and opinion regarding her claims.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a seizure disorder due to additional evidence being added to the claims file. The Veteran and his representative have not waived RO review of this evidence, so the appeal is again remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals on all three issues due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's epilepsy (formerly claimed as a seizure disorder) began during his active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was reopened, and the Board granted service connection for TBI with residual seizures and headaches. The issues of right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and basic eligibility for DEA benefits were remanded.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service connection claim for epileptic seizures should be remanded due to a duty-to-assist error and new evidence received during the hearing. The AOJ needs to conduct further development, including obtaining a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examination opinions and new evidence may be needed. The claims include an acquired psychiatric disorder, right temporal encephalocele, and seizure condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence linking it to his military service.,The Board also denied reopening of the Veteran's claims for cervical spine and seizures, as new relevant evidence was not provided.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including TBI, seizures, headaches, anxiety disorder, and back condition, cause significant impairment to the extent that he requires regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further VA examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed seizures, convulsions, and anxiety.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for the service-connected seizure disorder and headaches prior to September 20, 2017 has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for disability ratings in excess of 80 percent for the seizure disorder from September 20, 2017, and a TDIU prior to September 20, 2017 have also been dismissed.

The Board has identified an AOJ error in reducing, severing, and discontinuing the Veteran's VA compensation benefits due to 'fraud' under a regulation that is not applicable to his claims. The issues are remanded for providing a summary of the relevant regulations and readjudicating the cases.

The Veteran's right hip, left hip, and right hand rheumatoid arthritis are not service-connected.,The Veteran's seizures are not service-connected.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of multiple disabilities, including left shoulder disability, bilateral eye disability, neck disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and seizure disability, due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his service-connected seizure disorder and TDIU claims.,Specifically, a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of post-seizure symptoms.

The Veteran's brain lesion right side and seizures are granted as due to an undiagnosed illness related to her Persian Gulf service.

The Board denied service connection for epilepsy and schizoaffective disorder, finding no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-service onset or continuous symptoms. The decision also noted that the Veteran served less than 90 days in active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his exposure to toxic substances during service and their relationship to his current disabilities.

The Board has granted entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, but the issue of housebound status is moot due to this grant. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is remanded.