Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2000

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes is well grounded, and the RO has assigned nonservice-connected ratings of 10 percent for various conditions. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board found that the veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension benefits based on need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being permanently housebound.

The veteran's claim for compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied because she failed to submit evidence showing that her thrombocytopenic purpura resulted from carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA in furnishing her treatment.

The Board denied service connection for a seizure disorder and the reopening of a right eye disorder claim, but granted an increased rating for residuals of a shell fragment wound of the right leg (thigh).

The Board has determined that the veteran's asthma, allergic skin reaction, seizure disorder, prostate disorder, kidney disorder, sore glands, uvulectomy (throat operation), stomach disorder, low back disorder, and cervical spine disorder are all service-connected.

The Board found that the appellant's preexisting epilepsy did not undergo a permanent increase in severity as a result of military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's seizure disorder predated his service and was not aggravated by military service, leading to a denial of the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for dengue fever, malaria and dysentery, residuals of a blast concussion (headaches), left leg injury, and PTSD. The RO also granted service connection for PTSD with an initial disability rating of 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection, finding that there was insufficient evidence to support a higher rating or service connection based on new evidence. The seizure disability remained at 60 percent, while other conditions were not supported by sufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder. The evidence does not establish whether the condition existed prior to military service or if it worsened during any period of service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder, secondary to his service-connected PTSD, is not well-grounded. The issue of an increased rating for PTSD remains in appellate status.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder related to service and denied the veteran's claim for service connection. The seizure disorder issue was not addressed as it is unclear if the appeal was about service connection at all.

The Board found that the veteran's seizures and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of his service-connected atypical seizure disorder and for service connection of major depression, finding that there was insufficient evidence to support either claim.