Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2004

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a currently diagnosed chronic seizure disorder and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for a seizure disorder. The Board also found that the veteran's seizure disorder was incurred during active military duty.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a seizure disorder, and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for status post crush injury of the right middle finger with deformity and degenerative arthritis due to procedural reasons.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current seizure disorder or right knee condition that could be related to service. Therefore, the veteran's claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board denied the appellant's application to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for seizure disorder as a residual of head trauma is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development and adjudication due to procedural issues, including consideration of new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The VA determined that the veteran's current epilepsy was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Board has granted a 50% evaluation for PTSD, denied an increased rating for seizure disorder, and found that the veteran's headaches warrant a separate 10% evaluation. The veteran's PTSD is rated based on its impact on his occupational and social functioning.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, including review of new rating criteria for spine and intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that the new evidence submitted did not provide sufficient material to support the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current seizure disorder related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to obtain medical records and provide proper VCAA notice.

The veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 60 percent for his service-connected myoclonic epilepsy is being remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with new notification requirements.

The veteran's multiple chronic conditions, including coronary artery disease and generalized anxiety disorder, prevent him from dressing, attending to his wants of nature, and protecting himself from daily hazards. He is not blind or helpless, nor does he require the regular aid and attendance of another person due to being housebound.