Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and total disability due to individual unemployability. The remaining claims, including those related to bilateral hearing loss, pes planus, cervical spine disability, petit mal seizures, TBI, right ankle and knee disabilities, OSA, and an acquired psychiatric disability, are remanded as additional medical examinations or opinions are needed.

The Veteran's seizure disorder and hydrocephalus have been granted service connection, with the benefit of doubt afforded to his claims.,Migraine headaches are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including polyneuropathy and diabetes mellitus, all claimed as secondary to hazardous environmental exposure at Fort McClellan. The development includes seeking additional service treatment records and confirming any exposure to specific toxins.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, obesity, high cholesterol, right and left shoulder disabilities, lumbar strain (back disability), cervical cancer, chronic pelvic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), seizure disorder, bursitis, stroke residuals, fibromyalgia, piriformis syndrome, iron deficiency anemia, temporary paralysis, uterine fibroids, enlarged lymph nodes, and arthritis are being remanded for additional development.,The Veteran's obesity claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for a headache condition, hypertension, and back condition due to insufficient evidence of their relationship to service-connected epilepsy. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to his service-connected epilepsy.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death. The appellant and VA are requested to provide additional medical records and obtain an addendum from a VA examiner.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of petit mal seizures, finding that no claim was filed prior to October 7, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected spinal compression fractures, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and epilepsy.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if service connection can be established for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, seizure disorder claimed as residual of TBI, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's left carpal tunnel syndrome is rated at 10 percent, and hypertension is not service-connected. The Board has denied these claims.,Service connection for epilepsy/seizure disorder is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding its etiology.,Service connection for a neurocognitive disorder is also remanded as the Veteran's seizure disorder may be secondary to his PTSD with anxiety and sleep impairment, which requires further clarification.,The Veteran's chronic pain syndrome is related to multiple service-connected disabilities, requiring an addendum opinion to determine if it can be attributed solely to one condition or a combination of conditions.,A TDIU rating prior to March 23, 2016 is also remanded due to the Veteran's seizure disorder, neurocognitive disorder, and chronic pain syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's seizure disorder is related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's epilepsy, partial seizures are rated at 40 percent from January 31, 2014 to January 31, 2016.,The Veteran's migraine headaches have been granted a rating greater than 30 percent since the onset of his prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's TBI is granted, and a higher rating of 10 percent for her seizure disorder is granted. Her chronic vaginitis remains noncompensable.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and an inadequate opinion regarding the Veteran's need for aid and attendance. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all outstanding medical records, including those from Jesus Nazarene General Hospital, Nazareth General Hospital, Virgen Milagrosa Medical Center, St. Nino Hospital, and Dr. Antonio Espino Clinic. An adequate opinion must be provided regarding the Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected grand mal epilepsy.

The Board has denied service connection for neurobehavioral effects due to lack of current disability and the Veteran's service-connected seizure disorder. The Board also found that there is no evidence linking a chronic lumbar spine disorder to service, including an in-service injury with a pugil stick.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating for seizures is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is remanded and may be considered under extraschedular criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for vision problems, and service connection for a seizure condition due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for rosacea, nocturnal seizures, and muscle weakness due to exposure to toxins at Fort McClellan, Alabama. The case is sent back for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal, and her seizure disorder is granted service connection. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder and PTSD, but has remanded both issues due to insufficient evidence.,Additional medical records are needed to determine if the Veteran had seizures or PTSD during his military service.