Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2006

The veteran is seeking service connection for Bell's palsy, hypertension, seizures, and loss of teeth. The case has been remanded due to gaps in the medical record and missing SSA records.

The Board has determined that the service-connected PTSD contributed to or caused the veteran's death due to rhabdomyolysis and seizure disorder, resulting in a grant of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing seizure disorder increased in disability during his active service, and thus is considered aggravated by service. As a result, the claim for service connection for epilepsy, grand mal seizure, is granted.

The veteran's death was not caused or substantially contributed to by any of his service-connected disabilities, and the Board finds no reasonable doubt in this determination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a seizure disorder. The veteran contends that his seizure disorder was aggravated by his active military service, and he should be afforded a VA examination to determine its etiology.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD or seizures as a result of service and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's seizure disorder and migraine headaches are related to service, with no indication of secondary service connection for migraines. The veteran is also found eligible for special monthly compensation due to her need for regular aid and attendance.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to the need for a hearing before a traveling Veterans Law Judge.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for epilepsy, finding no evidence of its onset during active duty or a period of inactive duty training. The veteran's first seizure occurred while she was on INACDUTRA in June 1997, and her epilepsy is not considered to be related to this period of service.

The Board has remanded the case for further evaluation of the veteran's PTSD and seizure disorder, including review of updated treatment records and additional evaluations. The veteran is also advised to submit any relevant documentation regarding his lack of employment due to his mental health issues.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for prostate disability and seizure disorder due to incomplete development of records, including treatment from various providers and verification of his service in Vietnam. The veteran is also asked to provide authorization for VA to obtain his SSA records.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim of service connection for a seizure disorder is not well-grounded as there was no evidence showing that his current condition began during military service. The request to reopen the claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability manifested by a seizure disorder and therefore service connection is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 and service connection under 38 U.S.C.A. § 351, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim and concluding that there was no CUE in the March 1981 rating decision.