Epilepsy & seizure disorders Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, TBI, seizure disorder, a sleep condition, tinnitus, and headaches. The appeals were not successful as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted in full, and the appeal is dismissed. The issues of service connection for CAD and a seizure disorder are remanded.

The Board has granted the appellant's application to reopen his service connection claim for a seizure disorder, finding that it is a line of duty injury during active military service. The evidence received since the prior final denial includes lay and medical opinions suggesting the appellant did not have a preexisting seizure disorder.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for service connection for seizures, TBI, sleep disorder, and lumbar spine strain. Service connection is granted for TBI and seizures, but denied for lumbar spine strain.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed it.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a seizure disorder, finding that it clearly and unmistakably pre-existed his active service and was not aggravated during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient examinations and incomplete records. The issues include service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a seizure disorder, and increased ratings for left knee and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for various conditions, including hypertension, nasal disability, chronic epididymitis, psychomotor epilepsy, bilateral eustachian tube dysfunction, deviated nasal septum, bilateral hallux rigidus, Achilles tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis, anxiety disorder NOS, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder. The Veteran's claims for service connection have also been granted for right ankle strain, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, arthritis, left ankle strain, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, osteochondritis dissecans, and arthritis.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder and an acquired psychiatric disability (anxiety disorder and depressive disorder) due to insufficient competent medical evidence.

The Board granted an initial 100 percent disability rating for the Veteran's atonic seizures, finding that his episodes of unconsciousness averaged at least once per month during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD, cervical disorder, left ear hearing loss, and knee disorders. The Veteran's mental health records need to be obtained, as well as additional examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease caused obesity and weight gain, which in turn led to his obstructive sleep apnea. The VA will schedule an examination to address these issues.

The Veteran's son, A.S. Jr., was found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to the age of 18 due to his disabilities including seizure disorder and learning disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an epileptic seizure disability and a skin disorder other than his service-connected tinea pedis and onychomycosis due to lack of examination and insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left foot disorder, right foot disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and right ankle disorder have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for PTSD.

The Veteran's epilepsy is rated at 10 percent, and his prostate cancer residuals are rated at 20 percent. The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether service-connected disability substantially contributed to the Veteran's death from an automobile accident. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder was reopened and granted, with the Board finding that his current seizure disorder is related to his service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI).,Service connection for headaches, claimed as secondary to TBI, was denied. The Board found no medical nexus between the current headaches and either active service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a back condition, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, a right knee condition, and residuals of a head injury are remanded.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with his service connection claims.

The Veteran's adult daughter, C.R., is being evaluated to determine if she became permanently incapable of self-support due to a neurological condition prior to turning 18 years old. The Board has requested additional medical records and ordered a VA examination to assess her current disability status.