Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection on all issues are remanded due to errors in the decision-making process and the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance is remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for a detailed examination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected hypertension was denied.,Service connection for seizures, as secondary to service-connected hypertension, was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability and seizure disorder cannot be service connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding potential Gulf War exposure as a possible cause.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his seizure disorder was denied. The Board also found that the Veteran should be remanded to determine if he is eligible for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and a duty to assist error. The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral feet and wrists, meningioma/brain tumor, complex partial seizures (secondary to meningioma/brain tumor), increased compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, and an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus have all been denied.,There is no current evidence showing the Veteran has any service-connected disabilities related to her claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to his seizures during active duty in December 1986.

The Veteran's heart condition, hypertension, kidney disorder, and seizure disorder were not found to be service-connected.,Pension benefits prior to January 15, 2012, were denied as the Veteran was deemed employable.

The Veteran's seizure disorder is currently rated as 10 percent disabling due to the lack of major or minor seizures in the last two years. The Board denied the claim for an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for higher-level aid and attendance benefits is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the need for daily specialized medical assistance. The Board requests an addendum opinion from a VA physician to determine if such services are necessary.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring VA examinations and medical opinions addressing his heart disease, stroke residuals, seizure disorder, and partial blindness.

The Veteran's service-connected focal motor seizures are evaluated at a 10 percent rating. The Board has determined that the evidence shows at least two minor seizures in the past six months, which warrants an increase to a 20 percent evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the claims for prostate cancer, incontinence, and seizure disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's adopted child, S.L.M., is recognized as a helpless child due to her disabilities prior to the age of 18.

The Veteran's cause of death is due to acute respiratory failure, which the VA does not consider service-connected. The Board denied entitlement to service connection for the cause of death and did not find any basis for non-service-connected burial benefits or transportation reimbursement.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and seizure disorder, as well as his claim for a TDIU rating prior to August 10, 2022, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are considered, and a new examination is required to determine if he requires aid and attendance or is housebound due to his conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for seizures, finding that there was no current disability during the appeal period or shortly prior to it.