Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an extension of the delimiting date and retroactive award of educational assistance benefits was denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria due to his completion of the apprenticeship program in carpentry.

The Board has granted service connection for epilepsy, but the issue of tinnitus remains under review due to inadequate examination report.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's syncopal episodes/blackout spells are a chronic disability and were present during service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's seizure disorder was incurred in or worsened due to his military service, and whether it is as likely as not that the condition existed prior to service.

The Veteran's syncopal attacks, seizures, nervous condition, and head trauma are not considered to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims for service connection for a seizure disorder and a skin disorder, to include boils.

The Board found that the Veteran's seizure disorder did not have its onset during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking it to his military service. The VA examiner concluded that the current seizure disorder was less likely than not related to his military service.

The Veteran's left shoulder separation and seizure disorder are currently rated at 10 percent each, with no changes in rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a medical examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that there was no evidence of chronic disability involving hearing loss or other conditions in service or for years following service discharge. The hiatal hernia preexisted service and was aggravated by an inservice injury.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a medical examination. The appellant's claim of service connection for a disability characterized by episodes of an altered mental state, including a seizure disorder, is currently under review.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an idiopathic seizure disorder and remanded it for further development. The other secondary claims are also being remanded due to their dependency on the reopening of this primary claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and disability benefits information, as well as a full economic and social survey.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than February 6, 2006 for the grant of service connection for a seizure disorder. The appellant's claim was initially denied in January 2006 and later granted with an effective date of September 12, 2006, which was amended to February 6, 2006.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for epilepsy, headaches, lung cancer, stomach condition, and bilateral eye disorder (diminished visual acuity).

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete responses from VA examiners and an undelivered letter to the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge. The issues of service connection and reopening claims are not addressed as this case has been returned to the Board.

The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran has a seizure disorder that is related to service, specifically her migraine headaches. Therefore, service connection for a seizure disorder is granted.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain a VA examination and determine if the Veteran's pectus excavatum, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, or seizure disorder are related to his period of military service.