Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic seizure disorder and headaches was withdrawn. The claims for residuals of a head injury and degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the spine were granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of a seizure disorder. For TDIU, the Veteran meets the criteria as his service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. SMC based upon need for aid and attendance or being housebound is remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 50% prior to May 19, 2021 and 70% from that date. The Veteran also has a 70% rating for her service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder combined with other disabilities resulting in a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions on direct and secondary service connection for epilepsy/seizure disorder. The Veteran's claims are now pending again.

The Veteran's service connection for various disabilities related to a traumatic brain injury and stroke was granted with an effective date of November 26, 2008.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives and requires further examination from a cardiologist or neurologist.

The Veteran's service-connected seizure disorder and nasal fracture residuals do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, so his claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for seizures and migraine headaches due to new evidence submitted. The claims are now remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's seizure disorder and hydrocephalus have been granted service connection, with the benefit of doubt afforded to his claims.,Migraine headaches are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including polyneuropathy and diabetes mellitus, all claimed as secondary to hazardous environmental exposure at Fort McClellan. The development includes seeking additional service treatment records and confirming any exposure to specific toxins.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and total disability due to individual unemployability. The remaining claims, including those related to bilateral hearing loss, pes planus, cervical spine disability, petit mal seizures, TBI, right ankle and knee disabilities, OSA, and an acquired psychiatric disability, are remanded as additional medical examinations or opinions are needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, obesity, high cholesterol, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, lumbar strain (back disability), cervical cancer, chronic pelvic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), seizure disorder, bursitis, stroke residuals, fibromyalgia, piriformis syndrome, iron deficiency anemia, temporary paralysis, uterine fibroids, and enlarged lymph nodes are all REMANDED for additional development.,The Veteran's obesity claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board granted service connection for epilepsy, finding that the Veteran's condition started in service and has continued to the present.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of petit mal seizures, finding that no claim was filed prior to October 7, 2015.