Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to his seizure disability was denied. The Board found that the denial in a September 2015 rating decision implicitly denied any pending inferred claim for SMC, as it related to the level of disability from his seizure disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of hypercholesterolemia, central pain syndrome, right shoulder disability, left ankle strain, lumbosacral strain (low back condition), hypertension, ischemic stroke, hemiplegia/hemiparesis, craniectomy with acquired skull defect and delayed wound healing, deep vein thrombosis, seizure disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea have been denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection of TDIU has also been remanded.,The Board found that the Veteran does not have current disabilities of hypercholesterolemia, central pain syndrome, right shoulder disability, or left ankle strain. Service connection was denied for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a head injury, seizures, and generalized anxiety disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Seizure Disorder were granted with effective dates of April 18, 2019.,SMC at the housebound rate was also granted on this date.

The Board has remanded the claims for earlier effective date, initial rating, and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's private treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records are needed.

The claim for service connection of post traumatic seizure disorder is reopened due to new and relevant evidence. The case is remanded as the Veteran's exposure to radiation during service may be related to his current condition.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for anterograde amnesia/memory loss, neurological disorder (to include as secondary to anterograde amnesia/memory loss), seizure disorder, TBI (toxic encephalopathy), and toxic brain injury. The issues were addressed in a December 2025 decision.

The Veteran's adult step-child, C.D., became permanently incapable of self-support before turning 18 due to multiple medical conditions. The Board granted additional dependency compensation for this reason.

The Board has denied the Veteran's requests for earlier effective dates for his entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA). The TDIU was granted effective October 10, 2023, but the Board found that the issue of unemployability had not been previously adjudicated. The DEA benefits were also denied as they became effective on the same date as the TDIU award.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 20 percent for seizure disorder from June 28, 2023. The claim for service connection for dermatitis to include acne and basal cell carcinoma is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran is granted an annual clothing allowance for the use of a manual wheelchair during the 2022 calendar year due to wear and tear on his clothing caused by the wheelchair.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's epilepsy is related to his in-service head injury during a motor vehicle accident, and thus service connection for epilepsy is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are granted for hypothyroidism and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease due to herbicide exposure. The remaining issues of service connection, including those related to the bilateral lower extremity nerve condition, vertigo, major neurocognitive disorder, and posttraumatic complex partial seizures (head injury residuals), are remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before a hearing could be scheduled, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, seizure disorder associated with TBI, and dementia have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. Effective April 13, 2011, he is granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for seizure disorder and macular degeneration due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ must obtain a TERA Memorandum and medical opinions addressing whether the Veteran was exposed to chemicals or solvents while stationed at Fort McClellan during his service, and if so, whether these exposures are related to his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate exposure records and medical opinions, and because the issues of service connection for brain tumor, migraine headaches, and seizures are intertwined.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of June 22, 2019 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain an adequate opinion regarding the cause of death and its relation to service, including in-service dental treatment. The Veteran died from acute renal failure, metastatic melanoma, cerebral metastasis, or seizure disorder.

The Veteran is found to be eligible for enrollment in the PCAFC program due to his severe and complex medical conditions, which require personal care services.