Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Veteran's epilepsy was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. The Board found that the Veteran's seizures began in 1971, which is more than one year after service and outside of the applicable presumptive period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Parkinson’s disease, seizures associated with Parkinson's disease, and right internal carotid artery blockage due to head injury. The VA must obtain all outstanding treatment records and schedule a new examination to determine if these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service, including presumed herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury, including seizures and headaches, as well as his claim for an increased rating for right eye diplopia. The issues are being returned to VA for further review due to inadequate examination and insufficient reasoning in previous decisions.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for epilepsy, finding that there is no evidence showing a direct link between the Veteran's in-service electrocution and his current diagnosis of epilepsy.

The Veteran's adult daughter, A.G., is not considered a veteran’s child for disability compensation purposes due to her age and disabilities. The Board has ordered additional medical records from Dr. R.T. to determine if A.G. can support herself.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete records and incorrect adjudication of some issues. The appellant's claim for service connection is now recharacterized to include any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected mood disorder with major depressive features and epilepsy, which prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. An earlier effective date for the award of service connection for mood disorder with major depressive features associated with epilepsy is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including polyneuropathy and diabetes mellitus, all claimed as secondary to hazardous environmental exposure at Fort McClellan. The VA will undertake additional development regarding potential exposures to radioactive compounds, chemical warfare agents, PCBs, and other toxic substances.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, and seizure disorder. The decision is based on direct evidence of a relationship between the conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for Bell's palsy and epilepsy due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during or related to his military service. The RO is instructed to obtain additional medical records, schedule a VA examination, and review the expanded record before making a decision.

The Board has remanded three issues: sleep apnea, cervical and lumbar spinal damage, and seizures. The Veteran's service-connected TBI is also being examined to determine its current severity.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his brain tumor and seizure disorder, render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to their severity. The Board has granted entitlement to special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's seizure disorder had its onset during active service. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on this issue.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim for residuals of fainting spells, including anxiety, heart condition, or epilepsy.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for stroke, seizures, kidney disorder, and bladder disorder due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether these conditions are related to service. The VA examiner is asked to provide more thorough findings on the etiology of these disorders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims file is incomplete, specifically missing documents related to his March 2012 claim for benefits and July 2013 Waiver of Review. The VA must attempt to obtain these documents or provide a formal finding memorandum of unavailability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's seizure disorder arose in service. A new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 100 percent disabling, and he is already receiving special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status. Therefore, the criteria for TDIU prior to February 19, 2013, have not been met.

The Board has remanded the claim for a VA medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's seizure disorder is causally related to his military service, including in-service head trauma and concussion.