Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, malaria, seizures, and kidney disorder. The appeals were based on direct evidence from active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for multiple sclerosis is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for chronic pain, which may be related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a disorder manifesting in passing out, as they were not developed properly during previous reviews.

The Veteran's initial 50 percent evaluation for migraine headaches is granted, and the TDIU claim remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's conditions to his military service, including herbicide exposure. The claim was reopened but ultimately denied.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for seizure disability, right hip and knee disabilities, left hip disability, and a temporary total rating. The National Personnel Records Center was instructed to search for the Veteran’s service medical and personnel records using her correct name.

The Board denied service connection for a seizure disorder, finding no evidence of seizures in service or continuous symptoms since separation. The Veteran's claim was not based on exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the claims for aneurysm residuals, seizure disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's service records are incomplete and need to be verified, and a new VA examination is required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected obstructive lung disease, breathing problems, and chronic cough contributed to his death from lung cancer. The decision grants service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for fibromyalgia is granted, with a rating of 40 percent effective from the date of service connection. The claims of service connection for heart condition and headaches are denied.

The Board denied a higher disability rating for the Veteran's seizure disorder, finding that his seizures did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient evidence of at least one major seizure in the last six months or two minor seizures in the last year.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for dementia and remanded claims for a seizure disability, imbalance, psychiatric disability, and bilateral knee disability. The Veteran's seizure disability is being remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The issues of service connection for various disabilities are now pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examinations. The hypertension claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other issues.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for asthma, seizure disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depressive disorder, adjustment disorder, conversion disorder) due to incomplete records. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's seizure condition, finding that it began during his active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for seizure disorder and bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for these conditions as there is no evidence of a nexus between his current diagnoses and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions. The claims are related to in-service noise exposure, burning diesel fuel, gas chamber training, cold weather exposure, and handling heavy equipment.

The Board has decided that the claims for service connection for a seizure disorder, back disability, and headache condition (to include as due to a seizure disorder) must be remanded due to inadequate examination reports and failure to obtain all relevant medical records.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Other claims for service connection are remanded for additional development.