Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's motion to reverse the August 1986 decision that reduced his seizure disorder rating from 60 percent to 20 percent and terminated his entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The effective date is June 1, 1982.

The Board has remanded four claims: service connection for residuals of a TBI, seizure disability, an acquired psychiatric condition (including MDD), and total disability based on individual unemployability. The tension headaches claim is also being remanded due to the failure to issue a statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded by the Board. The issues include high blood pressure, tinnitus, migraine headaches, seizure disability, hallux valgus (left foot), and adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and reimbursement of non-VA medical care for his dependents due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for respiratory disability, seizure disability, heart disability, and whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for diabetes mellitus. The appeal as to the reopening of an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Board denied service connection for tremors, seizures, and residuals of traumatic brain injury as the evidence did not establish a nexus to active service.

Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted due to his service-connected glioblastoma multiforme, which was caused by exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service. The appellant's DIC claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is dismissed as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for insomnia, but denied service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and epilepsy. The Veteran's insomnia is found to be caused by his service-connected back disability. His rheumatoid arthritis and epilepsy are not related to his military service or any other condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his disabilities, particularly those related to service. The claims are being returned to the RO for additional examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lung cancer, brain cancer, hemiplegia of the left lower extremity, hemiplegia of the left upper extremity, seizures, and hypertension due to in-service asbestos exposure. The claims are also being remanded for clarification on periods of Active Duty Training (ACDUTRA) and confirmation of exposure locations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for seizure disorder. The case is now remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further development. Specifically, additional records from Social Security Administration (SSA) and VA treatment records are required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current residuals of a TBI, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The claim for service connection for a nervous condition with seizures, drug abuse, and alcoholism has been denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and the cause of death have also been denied.

The Veteran's seizure disability and traumatic brain injury were granted service connection, with effective dates of August 31, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and need for additional medical opinions regarding the onset of the Veteran's seizure disorder during service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to address the Veteran's TBI and PTSD claims, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her conditions.

The Veteran's death was caused by a motor vehicle accident, and the appellant contends that his service-connected seizure disorder contributed to the accident. The Board has remanded for an addendum opinion from a VA physician regarding the etiology of the Veteran’s cause of death.

The Board has remanded the cases due to unclear service periods and character of discharge, which could affect the Veteran's claims for service connection and pension benefits.