Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disabilities are related to his service-connected multiple sclerosis (MS), and thus remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted from May 8, 2014 to January 14, 2016 due to his service-connected disabilities. However, the issue of entitlement to TDIU from January 14, 2016 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted. His 10% rating for allergic rhinitis is restored, and his claims for other conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for myofascial pain syndrome and seizure disorder due to additional development being required.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that there is no evidence linking his current seizures to his active service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran is found to be in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to dementia and chronic knee pain. The Board has determined that the Veteran's participation in the PCAFC program is not in his best interest, but this determination must be reconsidered by the AOJ with an explanation provided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tonic-clonic seizures or grand mal seizures was granted effective December 18, 2012. A rating of 20% was assigned from that date to August 6, 2014.,After the initial grant of service connection, the Veteran's condition improved and he has not experienced any major seizures in over three years.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, memory loss, epilepsy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including paranoid schizophrenia and polysubstance abuse disorder) are found to be secondary to his service-connected traumatic brain injury. Service connection for these residuals is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's epilepsy is related to an in-service motor vehicle accident and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for seizures due to epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures is being remanded as the VA failed to provide a necessary examination and opinion regarding her claims.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a seizure disorder due to additional evidence being added to the claims file. The Veteran and his representative have not waived RO review of this evidence, so the appeal is again remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals on all three issues due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's epilepsy (formerly claimed as a seizure disorder) began during his active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was reopened, and the Board granted service connection for TBI with residual seizures and headaches. The issues of right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and basic eligibility for DEA benefits were remanded.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service connection claim for epileptic seizures should be remanded due to a duty-to-assist error and new evidence received during the hearing. The AOJ needs to conduct further development, including obtaining a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examination opinions and new evidence may be needed. The claims include an acquired psychiatric disorder, right temporal encephalocele, and seizure condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence linking it to his military service.,The Board also denied reopening of the Veteran's claims for cervical spine and seizures, as new relevant evidence was not provided.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including TBI, seizures, headaches, anxiety disorder, and back condition, cause significant impairment to the extent that he requires regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further VA examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed seizures, convulsions, and anxiety.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for the service-connected seizure disorder and headaches prior to September 20, 2017 has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for disability ratings in excess of 80 percent for the seizure disorder from September 20, 2017, and a TDIU prior to September 20, 2017 have also been dismissed.