Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2000

The Board has determined that the veteran experienced seizures from November 1, 1991 to December 31, 1992 and between January 1, 1993, and December 31, 1993. The appropriate evaluations for these periods have been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia and head injury with seizure disorder, finding that there was no competent evidence to support these claims.

The Board has determined that a psychiatric disorder incurred in service and a seizure disorder was not present in service, is granted for the acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied for the seizure disorder.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the right hip, left wrist sprain, low back disorder, hypertension, stomach disorder, cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or stroke, and seizure disorder.

The Board denied the claim for VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefits based on the appellant's alleged status as the helpless child of a veteran, finding that he was not permanently incapable of self-support at 18 years old.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an effective date prior to October 16, 1996 for service connection for low back pain syndrome and a higher evaluation for her low back disability. The veteran's seizure disorder claim was not addressed in this decision.

The Board found that the appellant's seizure disorder was not incurred or aggravated during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's seizure disorder is not service-connected because it is related to his alcohol abuse, and as such, falls outside of the provisions for direct service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current seizure disorder or organic mental disorder, and thus his claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a nose fracture cannot be reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. However, the veteran is granted service connection for his postoperative residuals of a frontal lobe lesion, astrocytoma with resultant seizure disorder as it was incurred during active military service. The veteran is also granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.