Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher disability ratings have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete evidence and failure to consider certain theories of entitlement. The Veteran's claims are related to his military service, but specific details about stressors and medical records remain unclear.

The Veteran's initial higher ratings for TBI and seizure disorder were denied due to lack of evidence showing improvement in their conditions.,The Veteran's initial higher ratings for TBI and seizure disorder prior to June 12, 2022 are being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD and seizures have been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he died before a decision could be made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination addressing the issue of service connection for a seizure disorder claimed as secondary to PTSD. The examiner's opinion is found to be insufficient, and a new addendum medical opinion is needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection on all issues are remanded due to errors in the decision-making process and the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance is remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for a detailed examination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected hypertension was denied.,Service connection for seizures, as secondary to service-connected hypertension, was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability and seizure disorder cannot be service connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding potential Gulf War exposure as a possible cause.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his seizure disorder was denied. The Board also found that the Veteran should be remanded to determine if he is eligible for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and a duty to assist error. The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral feet and wrists, meningioma/brain tumor, complex partial seizures (secondary to meningioma/brain tumor), increased compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, and an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus have all been denied.,There is no current evidence showing the Veteran has any service-connected disabilities related to her claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to his seizures during active duty in December 1986.

The Veteran's heart condition, hypertension, kidney disorder, and seizure disorder were not found to be service-connected.,Pension benefits prior to January 15, 2012, were denied as the Veteran was deemed employable.

The Veteran's seizure disorder is currently rated as 10 percent disabling due to the lack of major or minor seizures in the last two years. The Board denied the claim for an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for higher-level aid and attendance benefits is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the need for daily specialized medical assistance. The Board requests an addendum opinion from a VA physician to determine if such services are necessary.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring VA examinations and medical opinions addressing his heart disease, stroke residuals, seizure disorder, and partial blindness.

The Veteran's service-connected focal motor seizures are evaluated at a 10 percent rating. The Board has determined that the evidence shows at least two minor seizures in the past six months, which warrants an increase to a 20 percent evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the claims for prostate cancer, incontinence, and seizure disorder due to insufficient evidence.