Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional information is needed regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inconsistencies in previous examinations and the need to review his SSA records. The issues of bilateral shoulder pain, back pain, hip pain, knee pain, leg pain, loss of balance, tremors in the neck and hands, neurological problems, chronic fatigue, erratic blood pressure, abdominal pain, stomach and intestine problems, spinal column tumor, seizures, residuals of stroke, heart problems, diabetes mellitus type II are all remanded for further review.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for epilepsy was granted, and he is now service-connected for epilepsy.,The Veteran's dizziness and weakness are secondary to his service-connected epilepsy, and he is now service-connected for this condition as well.

The Board has remanded the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to a lack of compliance with directives in an April 2015 Board remand.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for migraine headaches and seizures, but has remanded both issues for further development. The petition to reopen service connection for mild arthritis of the lumbar spine is also being remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, hiatal hernia, and seizure disorder have been granted. The Veteran's fibromyalgia, chronic URIs, OSA, and diabetes mellitus are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), sleep disorder (obstructive sleep apnea), bilateral hearing loss, and epilepsy due to potential service connection issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for memory loss, migraines, and PTSD have all been denied. The current rating of 70% for PTSD is also denied.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of February 2, 2015 for the increased evaluation of 100 percent for service-connected temporal lobe epilepsy. The right foot condition issue is remanded due to a need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his seizure disorder with narcolepsy and cataplexy is being remanded. Additionally, the propriety of reducing his rating from 40 percent to 20 percent effective April 1, 2018 is also under review.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, a kidney condition, a breathing condition, a heart disability, hypertension and seizures as he withdrew his appeals prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's seizure disorder is rated at 40 percent, and he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board also found that he meets the requirements for TDIU prior to January 3, 2018.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim for service connection for a seizure disorder. The cervical spine disability issue is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), to include headaches and seizures, finding that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of TBI at any time during the period on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's seizure disorder may be related to his military service, specifically exposure to herbicides while serving in Vietnam. However, due to insufficient evidence, a medical examination is needed to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current condition and his service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for pes planus (flat feet) and a neck condition were denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,Entitlement to service connection for a seizure disorder and stroke associated with seizure was also denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's seizure disorder and cerebrovascular compromise did not begin during or be caused by his military service, thus denying service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder with major depressive disorder and PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, effective August 11, 2016. Service connection for traumatic brain injury and seizure disorder remains denied.

The application to reopen the claim for entitlement to service connection for a back condition is denied.,The application to reopen the claim for entitlement to service connection for seizures is denied.,The application to reopen the claim for entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is granted.

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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for grand mal seizures has been reopened and granted. The Veteran is now service-connected for seizures related to his TBI, but the issue of an initial increased rating for TBI remains pending.