Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than January 7, 2003 for the grant of service connection for seizures with syncope episodes and insomnia, migraine headaches, tinnitus, and premature ventricular contractions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a seizure disorder. The issue of service connection for schizophrenia is inextricably intertwined with this one, as the veteran claims a seizure disorder is related to her schizophrenia medication.

The Board granted CUE in the November 1972 rating decision that denied service connection for a nervous disorder. However, the claims for earlier effective dates for PTSD and the assignment of a 100 percent evaluation are barred as a matter of law.

The Board has determined that the injuries sustained on June 21, 1986 were incurred in the line of duty and granted service connection for all claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to missing service records and potential VA treatment records.

The Board found that the veteran's seizure disorder preexisted service and was not aggravated by military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's preexisting seizure disorder did not increase in severity during service and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for seizures and granted service connection based on new evidence presented since the last denial in October 1996.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain medical records, verify the veteran's claimed assault, and determine if he meets the criteria for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The veteran's current conditions, including hypertension, brain seizures, cystitis, multiple joint pains, knee disorder and hemorrhage seizure, are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim for service connection for a seizure disorder and granted service connection based on aggravation of a pre-existing condition during active service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for his seizure disorder, which he claims was caused by a head injury during active duty in 1975. The Board has ordered the RO to obtain relevant medical records and verify the nature of the veteran's service at the times mentioned. A VA examination will be scheduled to determine if the July 1975 head injury is related to his current seizure disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected seizure disorder warrants a 20 percent rating, reflecting at least one major seizure in the prior two years.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeals regarding entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a service-connected right knee disorder and seizure disorder due to his withdrawal. The claims for fibromyalgia, neck disorder, and low back disorder have been denied as there is no medical evidence showing these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's seizure disorder is related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions. The claims are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's seizure disorder is not related to his active service and did not manifest within a year of discharge. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for seizures and entitlement to TDIU, finding that there was no evidence linking his seizures to his military service or any other incident. The veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him unemployable.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development of the record, including obtaining VA and private treatment records related to his service-connected seizure disorder. The case will be readjudicated after all relevant evidence has been considered.