Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2024

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a seizure disorder. The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for anxiety disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and left ear hearing loss are remanded due to incomplete development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's seizure disorder may be related to his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease, but a definitive opinion is needed due to incomplete medical records. The case is being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed regarding toxic exposure risk activities for the Veteran's knee disabilities and lower extremity radiculopathy. The RO is instructed to obtain these opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of substantial compliance with prior instructions. The Veteran is denied service connection for partial complex seizure disorder and his claim for otitis externa must be remanded.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for syncope and occipital epilepsy, which were previously denied in May 2011. The new evidence shows that these conditions began during active duty and have continued since then.

The Veteran's service-connected seizure disorder has rendered him unable to secure and follow any substantially gainful employment, as it significantly impacts his ability to work due to frequent seizures and related functional limitations. The Board granted the claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's vertigo, seizure disorder, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability (lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, and spondylosis with radiculopathy), diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, bilateral eye disability, tinnitus, hypertension, chronic memory loss disability, chronic headache disability, major depressive disorder, right foot disability, right knee disability, arthritis, left foot disability, left knee disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are not supported by evidence of record.,The Veteran's service connection claims for vertigo, seizure disorder, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability (lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, and spondylosis with radiculopathy), diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, bilateral eye disability, tinnitus, hypertension, chronic memory loss disability, chronic headache disability, major depressive disorder, right foot disability, right knee disability, arthritis, left foot disability, left knee disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a seizure disorder, finding that there is no credible evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a seizure disorder, an acquired psychiatric condition (other than PTSD), and PTSD. However, the claims were denied as there is no evidence of a permanent worsening of pre-existing conditions during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for TBI and seizures due to incomplete records and the need for further medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for epilepsy and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service, and needs further investigation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia, seizure disorder, and sleep disorder (insomnia), finding no evidence of a current diagnosis or etiological relationship to his active duty service.