The Board has determined that the Veteran's narcolepsy/idiopathic hypersomnia disability is currently rated at 80 percent, and no higher. The evidence does not support a finding of major seizures or other conditions warranting an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The frequency of the Veteran's episodes of sleep attacks (2-4 times per day) and episodes of sleep paralysis (1-2 times per month) do not meet the criteria for major seizures as defined by VA regulations, which require loss of consciousness. The Board finds that these symptoms are more consistent with minor seizures.
- Claimed conditions
- narcolepsy/idiopathic hypersomnia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- March 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1710191
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- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's narcolepsy disability is manifested by daytime sleep attacks and episodes of sleep paralysis, which do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on major seizures. The VA examiner concluded that the frequency of the Veteran's symptoms does not equate to one major seizure per month.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further proceedings, including a VA examination and consideration of whether an extra-schedular evaluation is warranted.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected narcolepsy disability warrants a 80 percent rating, effective March 6, 2008.
- Denied
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