Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2025

The appeal regarding a proposed reduction in the rating for psychomotor epilepsy was dismissed because it was not a final decision subject to appeal.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including cervicalgia, headaches, hypothyroidism, PTSD, and seizures. The evidence did not show that these conditions began during active service or are related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for seizures was denied. The claims for sleep apnea and chronic headaches were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to missing service treatment records and VA's failure to assist the veteran.

The appeal for a higher rating for seizure disorder was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's claim for service connection of grand mal seizures was granted because the Board found that his seizures are related to a head injury he suffered during active duty.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection of a seizure disorder and TDIU. The Veteran's claim is being sent back to the VA for further development.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance was granted. The claim for service connection for Zenker's diverticulum was remanded due to new evidence.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for OSA and idiopathic hypersomnia, service connection for petit mal epilepsy as secondary to TBI, and TDIU. The Board needs more medical evidence to decide these issues.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder, hepatitis C, and seizure disorder due to non-compliance with previous remand directives.