Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected seizure disorder has rendered him unable to secure and follow any substantially gainful employment, as it significantly impacts his ability to work due to frequent seizures and related functional limitations. The Board granted the claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's vertigo, seizure disorder, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability (lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, and spondylosis with radiculopathy), diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, bilateral eye disability, tinnitus, hypertension, chronic memory loss disability, chronic headache disability, major depressive disorder, right foot disability, right knee disability, arthritis, left foot disability, left knee disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are not supported by evidence of record.,The Veteran's service connection claims for vertigo, seizure disorder, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability (lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, and spondylosis with radiculopathy), diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, bilateral eye disability, tinnitus, hypertension, chronic memory loss disability, chronic headache disability, major depressive disorder, right foot disability, right knee disability, arthritis, left foot disability, left knee disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a seizure disorder, finding that there is no credible evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a seizure disorder, an acquired psychiatric condition (other than PTSD), and PTSD. However, the claims were denied as there is no evidence of a permanent worsening of pre-existing conditions during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for TBI and seizures due to incomplete records and the need for further medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for epilepsy and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service, and needs further investigation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia, seizure disorder, and sleep disorder (insomnia), finding no evidence of a current diagnosis or etiological relationship to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (DM II) was withdrawn. The Board granted the Veteran's claim for seizures, finding that reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran's claim has been resolved.,Service connection is denied for chloracne as there is no evidence of current disability and the Veteran did not have chloracne during service or within one year after separation from service. Service connection for osteoporosis of the left hip and right hip, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are also denied due to lack of in-service onset.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for right upper extremity spastic paresis and a TDIU effective date earlier than August 30, 1990 are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to the evidence being in equipoise.,Other issues related to hearing loss, psychiatric disorders, hip and knee disabilities, foot disabilities, seizure disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, kidney disability, eye disability, and hepatitis are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a venous angioma and seizure disorder due to incomplete and conflicting VA medical opinions. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for a heart disability due to lack of evidence of current disability. The claims for initial compensable ratings for headaches and seizure disorder with impaired memory and attention are remanded as the Veteran has not been evaluated since his last VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted under the PACT Act effective August 10, 2022. The claim of service connection for a seizure disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains pending as remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a TBI, headache condition, epilepsy, syncope, and lower back condition due to lack of current disabilities.,Service connection must be denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities for which service connection can be granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of recent VA examinations. The Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms during and since service are considered.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed left arm disorder, right foot disorder, diabetic retinopathy, left eye loss of vision, vertigo/dizziness, and seizures.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for epilepsy was granted with a 100% disability rating effective June 16, 2010. The appeal is based on new and material evidence submitted in 2010.

The Veteran's claim for a seizure disorder related to exposure at Camp Lejeune is remanded due to incomplete records. The AOJ must obtain private treatment records from 'OSH' and request the Veteran to provide them.

The Board has determined that the reductions in ratings for TBI and complex partial seizures were improper, and the original ratings are restored. The Veteran's entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches is also remanded.