Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for loss of smell and seizure disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are causally related to his active military service.

The Veteran's service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is granted. The claims for increased disability rating for left knee, bilateral hip condition and neurocognitive disorder are remanded due to new evidence added to the record. Service connection for diastolic heart failure, hypertension, asthma, COPD and sleep apnea, as well as bilateral hearing loss and seizure disorder are also remanded.

The Veteran's seizure disorder is rated at 20 percent effective May 22, 2009. The cavernous sinus thrombosis with expressive aphasia continues to be rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board granted an increased disability rating of 40 percent for the Veteran's psychomotor seizure disorder, effective June 28, 2019. The Veteran previously had a 20 percent rating prior to this date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's seizure disorder and its residuals, including left upper extremity neuropathy, headaches, and mental health issues, may be related to a cervical epidural steroid injection (ESI) performed at St. Mary’s Hospital in February 2014. However, due to lack of records showing referral by VA or specific VA facility involvement, the case is remanded for further investigation.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple sclerosis and bladder disorder, but denied service connection for Wegener’s granulomatosis. The claims of service connection for seizures and residuals of prostate cancer are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed epilepsy, including whether it is related to service or his service-connected psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple cerebral cysts associated with seizures and a neurocognitive disorder including psychiatric disorders and memory loss due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the nature of his disabilities and their relationship to service.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches. Service connection was denied for seizure disability, spot on the brain, right eye disability, and blurred vision and spots.

The Board denied service connection for heart disorder and seizures, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other conditions that would support direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder, stroke, and heart condition as secondary to his service-connected OCD. The claims are being remanded for further development including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and for further examination. The Veteran's heat intolerance claim is denied, while his seizure disorder claim is sent back for additional development.

The Veteran's seizures were not incurred during active duty and did not result from an in-service injury, illness, or event.,The Veteran has dermatofibromas that were not incurred during active duty and did not result from an in-service injury, illness, or event.,The Veteran’s kidney disorder was not incurred during active duty and did not result from an in-service injury, illness, or event.,The benign masses on the Veteran's right testicle that required an orchiotomy were not incurred during active duty and did not result from an in-service injury, illness, or event.

The Board has remanded several claims, including reopening of service connection for various conditions and determining whether the Veteran is eligible for Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits. The VA must obtain updated treatment records and Social Security Administration disability records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, major depressive disorder, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury or residuals thereof, and right ear hearing loss due to various reasons including failure to report for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The VA has also remanded the claims for increased rating for shell fragment disability and seizure disorder.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his employment and earnings, as well as the need for a recent VA examination assessing his ability to work.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as non-compensable, with the VA examiner finding no basis for an increase in disability.,Service connection was denied for brain tumor and brain cancer due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings on a seizure disorder and headaches, as well as the claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. Additional development is needed including obtaining VA treatment records from Madigan and Joint Base Lewis McChord, and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's headache disability.