Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn as to the issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD. The remaining issues of service connection for TBI, epilepsy, and residuals of a rib fracture are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow him the opportunity for a Board hearing. The issues of service connection for tinea pedis and seizure disorder are pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for epilepsy, a facial scar, depression, headaches, ptosis, and miosis due to lack of clear and unmistakable evidence that these conditions were aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder with headaches is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and determine the nature of his current condition.

The appellant is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for chronic disability manifested by loss of balance, pain and seizures due to VA treatment in August and September 1995. The Board has decided that additional development is needed before the issue can be adjudicated.

The Veteran's claims for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent disabling for post concussion syndrome with seizure disorder and entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) were denied as the Veteran failed to appear at scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected right cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Veteran's pseudoseizure disability is found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD. From January 14, 2004, to July 6, 2005, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent and granted a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for additional development.

The Veteran's epilepsy with both petit mal and grand mal seizures is rated at the highest possible evaluation of 100 percent, which is granted. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records from the Veteran's second period of active duty and SSA records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder due to VA treatment is denied as there is no evidence that the seizures were caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or fault.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking the current condition to his military service. The Veteran had no relevant complaints or diagnoses during service and no post-service treatment records indicating a continuity of symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA neurological examination and review of the medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for increased evaluation and TDIU based on her service-connected epilepsy is being remanded due to the Veteran's incapacity at the time of the scheduled examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and medical evidence from Camp Lejeune. The appellant is also required to provide any relevant VA or private treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for paranoid schizophrenia and did not reopen his petition to service connect seizure disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of brain damage, including a seizure disorder, effective from March 9, 1998. The Veteran's claim was filed in March 1998 and the disability arose within one year after his separation from service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including implementing the Board's decision to increase his PTSD rating and clarifying the impact of all service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA TBI examination and a psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to his service.