The Board has found that the Veteran's seizure disorder, which is manifested by a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy with a history of seizures, warrants an evaluation in excess of 10 percent. However, due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements regarding his current symptomatology and lack of objective evidence supporting higher ratings, the claim for increased evaluation was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's seizure disorder has been diagnosed but there is no evidence of at least one major seizure in the last two years or at least two minor seizures in the last six months, which are required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8911. The Board found that the Veteran's statements regarding his current symptomatology were inconsistent and did not support a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Seizure Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2013
- Citation
- 1316493
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's TBI, psychiatric disorder, seizure disorder, and tremors are all in question.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's seizure disorder was not manifested by at least one major seizure in the past six months or two seizures in the last year, so her claim for a higher rating is denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a seizure disorder due to insufficient evidence in the medical opinion provided. The Veteran's current diagnosis is attributed to his history of syncope episodes during service, which may or may not be related to his current condition.
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