Post Tramatic Epilepsy:

[MrPain7]

I've had epilepsy since 1975 awarded service connection in 1984

I have been looking over my medical records from the neurology clinic

at the VA medical center and found several notations stating that my

seizures are secondary to head trauma recieved in the military also

several statements acknowledging post traumatic epilepsy secondary to in service TBI. I feel i should apply for TBI since they agree my seizures were caused by my head injuries in service.

All comments would be appreciated: :D

[Pete53]

Makes sense to me. You should go for it.

[john999]

Why did it take 9 years to get service connected for this problem from 1975-84. Did you file a claim in 1975 and get denied?

[carlie]

Yes,

Apply for TBI - DV 8045 - Post Oct 2008 regs.

Seizures and additional conditions from head trauma

are to be rated separetly.

What is your current level of VA SC'd disability

and how is it broken down?

carlie

Edited January 26, 2010 by carlie
more info

[MrPain7]

Yes John999: I was denied several times also back then things were a lot slower without computers finally i made it to the Court of veterans appeals and it was remanded and denied again at board and regional level I made it to the court again this time it was remanded with a Joint Motion and advised to expedite my claim ASAP...I Won .. :D

I have chronic severe peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy in

all extremities i have been told in was most likely caused by my TBI and seizure disorder..I think if i can get service connected for TBI it would be easier to obtain secondary service connection for my added disabilities I am rated at 100% seizures,50% pes Planus, 50% bipolar, 20% cervical strain and 10%lumbar strain at the SMC-(S)rate I am going for Loss of Use at a higher rating..

Thank You