Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2000

The veteran's seizure disorder is rated at 100 percent, the highest possible rating. The RO also granted service connection for a respiratory disorder, a skin disorder, and PTSD.

The veteran requested to withdraw their appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for nonservice-connected pension purposes due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance or special adaptive equipment due to lack of loss of use, impairment of vision, or ankylosis.

The Board found that the seizure disorder existed prior to service and was not aggravated by military service, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypothyroidism is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and granted this claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 30, 1986 for a grant of service connection for a seizure disorder. The RO improperly considered this issue on a new and material basis in August 1979, which rendered the June 1981 rating decision final.

The Board found no competent evidence to support a link between the veteran's seizure disorder and his military service, thus denying his claim.

The veteran's service-connected conditions do not necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.

The VA has denied the claim for an increased rating for seizure disorder, currently evaluated as 20 percent disabling.

The Board has determined that the veteran's seizure disorder is not a permanent condition and therefore, his current 100 percent disability evaluation for this condition is denied.

The VA determined that the appellant's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as his combined rating is less than 100 percent and he can still engage in substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the veteran's lumbar spine disorder was incurred in service and granted service connection. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a seizure disorder based on VA treatment during January 1989 was denied as the single episode of seizure activity did not constitute an increase in severity of a preexisting condition.

The Board denied service connection for chronic residuals of an injury to the head and neck, finding no evidence of a head or spine injury during active duty. The new evidence submitted since 1985 does not provide sufficient probative value to overcome this lack of supporting clinical data.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal, finding that the previous rating actions denying a compensable rating for his service-connected left knee disorder were final and did not contain CUE.