Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include traumatic brain injury, upper and lower extremity conditions, seizure disorder, sleep disorders, TMJ disorder, headaches, and a back condition.

The Veteran's cerebral cavernous malformation with seizures did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 40 percent, as there were no major or minor seizures that would warrant such an increase.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 27, 2009 for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The issue of service connection for seizures disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claims for Guillain-Barre syndrome, seizures disorder condition, and heart condition (including hypertension) is granted.,Service connection for dysesthesia, claimed as Guillain-Barre syndrome, including any residuals thereof, is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disability and seizure disorder due to insufficient evidence in previous opinions. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding the Veteran's participation in toxic exposure risk activities during military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's Gulf War-related illness, including chronic fatigue syndrome, seizures, and joint pain. The examiner is requested to provide an addendum opinion on whether these symptoms are consistent with undiagnosed illnesses or a partially explained etiology.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of issues related to service connection, including a determination on whether the Appellant's discharge is bar to VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to respond to a VA Form 21-8940 and marked as no-show at scheduled examinations. The address discrepancy is noted, and further development is required.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection of a lumbar spine disability. The case is remanded for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been referred to the AOJ.,Service connection for a seizure disorder and right foot disorder was denied due to lack of material evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a cardiovascular accident, including epilepsy and seizures is denied. The Board finds that there are no current residuals of the CVA or related conditions that began during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions in a previous decision, and further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's seizure disorder is related to service.

The Board has restored the Veteran's original 100% disability rating for seizure disorder, as reducing it to 20% was not proper due to insufficient evidence of sustained improvement.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for valvular heart disease and seizure disorder due to insufficient consideration of in-service symptoms and lack of adequate VA medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hypertension, pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus, seizures, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran's stressor information needs to be clarified.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and whether any service-connected disabilities contributed to his death. The VA is instructed to obtain a new opinion on these issues.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of service connection for seizure disorder, left temporal lobe disorder, vision problems, and memory impairment. The case will be remanded to allow for further examination and opinion regarding these issues.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, seizure disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. The cervical spine disability is being remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence supporting a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of a seizure disorder associated with service-connected traumatic brain injury due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's seizures.

The Board has granted service connection for glioblastoma and related symptoms, including headaches, fatigue, memory loss, seizures, and dental issues. The effective date is set at August 1, 2018.