Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2019

The Veteran's epilepsy is rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum rating available. The Board also granted a TDIU from January 30, 2009 to July 15, 2010 based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of seizures was denied as the claims were not timely filed and no CUE has been presented.

The appeal for service connection of depressive disorder is dismissed. The claim for seizure disorder is denied. A rating in excess of 70 percent for depressive disorder with traumatic brain injury is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a seizure disorder and has determined that he incurred this condition during active duty. The decision is based on evidence showing diagnoses of seizures both in-service and post-service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for epilepsy and migraines, to include as secondary to epilepsy, should be remanded due to incomplete service treatment records and missing VA treatment records. The Veteran needs to provide additional evidence of his exposure to toxic chemicals in submarines during service.

The Veteran's cause of death (seizure disorder, post-cerebral infarction and hypertensive cardiovascular disease) is found to be at least as likely as not caused by his exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues include right internal carotid artery blockage, Parkinson’s disease, and seizures.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of these cases.

The Veteran's service-connected epilepsy has worsened, with increased frequency and emergency department visits. The Board finds that a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his seizures.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions from a single provider and the need for an expert medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected Systemic Lupus Erythematous and Psychomotor Seizures disabilities are being remanded for further development to evaluate the severity of her conditions, including the frequency and impact of major and minor seizure episodes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of an in-service head injury/TBI, migraine headaches, and a seizure disorder due to lack of credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as the rating decision did not consider when she became unemployable due to her service-connected disabilities, and there is evidence suggesting she was unable to work prior to October 18, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his seizure disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and consideration of recent evidence.