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A mild head injury

Epilepsy - A mild head injury Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.

Investigative Documents

Claimant Report - Head Injury - Epilepsy [CR9102]

[2] Medical Report - Head Injury - Epilepsy [MR9129]

Preliminary questions [35635]

[3]35636

the veteran has had a mild head injury at some time.

35637 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the mild head injury and VEA service for epilepsy.

35638 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the mild head injury and VEA service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

35640 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the mild head injury and operational service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

35641 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the mild head injury and eligible service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

[4]7334

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

[5]7335

the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

35639 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the mild head injury and VEA service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

35642 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the mild head injury and operational service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

or

35643 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the mild head injury and eligible service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

Clinical onset and operational service [35640]

[6]35646

the veteran had the mild head injury on operational service.

[7]35650

the veteran had the mild head injury on operational service within the five years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

[8]35654

the mild head injury on operational service within the five years before the clinical onset of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]35658

the mild head injury was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

35659 [10] as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the mild head injury within the five years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

35663 — the identified illness or injury which caused the mild head injury is causally related to operational service. [11] [12]

Clinical onset and eligible service [35641]

[13]35648

the veteran had the mild head injury on eligible service.

[14]35649

the veteran had the mild head injury on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.

[15]35652

the veteran had the mild head injury on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service, within the two years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

[16]35656

the mild head injury on eligible service within the two years before the clinical onset of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]35658

the mild head injury was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

35661 [17] as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the mild head injury within the two years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

35664 — the identified illness or injury which caused the mild head injury is causally related to eligible service. [18] [12]

Clinical worsening and operational service [35642]

[19]35646

the veteran had the mild head injury on operational service.

[7]35647

the veteran had the mild head injury on operational service, as a causal result of operational service.

[20]35651

the veteran had the mild head injury on operational service, as a causal result of operational service, within the twelve months before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

[21]35655

the mild head injury on operational service within the twelve months before the clinical worsening of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]35658

the mild head injury was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

35660 [22] as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the mild head injury within the twelve months before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

35663 — the identified illness or injury which caused the mild head injury is causally related to operational service. [23] [12]

[24]35665

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury which caused the mild head injury is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [35643]

[25]35648

the veteran had the mild head injury on eligible service.

[14]35649

the veteran had the mild head injury on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.

[15]35653

the veteran had the mild head injury on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service, within the six months before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

[26]35657

the mild head injury on eligible service within the six months before the clinical worsening of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]35658

the mild head injury was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

35662 [27] as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the mild head injury within the six months before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

35664 — the identified illness or injury which caused the mild head injury is causally related to eligible service. [28] [12]

[29]35666

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury which caused the mild head injury is causally related. [30]

A specified disease for epilepsy

Epilepsy - A specified disease for epilepsy Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.

Preliminary questions [15599]

15769 [31] there is some evidence that a specified disease for epilepsy may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.

15735 — the veteran has suffered from one of the diseases specified for epilepsy at some time.

15685 [32] the veteran has suffered from central nervous system (CNS) systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at some time.

or

2464 [33] the veteran has been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

or

16579 [34] the veteran suffers from Alzheimer's disease.

or

34785 [35] the veteran has had Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

or

8159 [36] the veteran has multiple sclerosis.

15736 — the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified disease for epilepsy and VEA service for epilepsy.

15737 — the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified disease for epilepsy and VEA service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15739 — the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified disease for epilepsy and operational service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

15740 — the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified disease for epilepsy and eligible service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

7334 [37] the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

[5]7335

the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

15738 — the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified disease for epilepsy and VEA service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15741 — the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified disease for epilepsy and operational service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

or

15742 — the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified disease for epilepsy and eligible service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

Clinical onset and operational service [15739]

[6]15743

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, a specified disease for epilepsy, at the time of the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15745 — the identified illness or injury, a specified disease for epilepsy, is causally related to operational service. [38] [39]

Clinical onset and eligible service [15740]

[40]15743

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, a specified disease for epilepsy, at the time of the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15746 — the identified illness or injury, a specified disease for epilepsy, is causally related to eligible service. [38] [39]

Clinical worsening and operational service [15741]

[41]15744

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, a specified disease for epilepsy, at the time of the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15745 — the identified illness or injury, a specified disease for epilepsy, is causally related to operational service. [42] [39]

[43]18563

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, a specified disease for epilepsy, is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [15742]

[44]15744

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, a specified disease for epilepsy, at the time of the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15746 — the identified illness or injury, a specified disease for epilepsy, is causally related to eligible service. [42] [39]

[45]18564

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, a specified disease for epilepsy, is causally related. [46]

Alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse

Epilepsy - Alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.

Preliminary questions [15591]

25223 [47] the veteran has had alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse at some time.

15603 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse and VEA service for epilepsy.

15614 [48] the veteran had alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse at the time of the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15604 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse and VEA service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15610 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse and operational service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

15611 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse and eligible service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

[49]7334

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

[5]7335

the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

[6]15615

the veteran had alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse at the time of the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15609 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse and VEA service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15612 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse and operational service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

or

15613 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse and eligible service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

Clinical onset and operational service [15610]

26519 — the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse is causally related to operational service. [50] [51]

Clinical onset and eligible service [15611]

26522 — the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse is causally related to eligible service. [52] [51]

Clinical worsening and operational service [15612]

26519 — the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse is causally related to operational service. [53] [51]

[54]23760

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [15613]

26522 — the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse is causally related to eligible service. [55] [51]

[56]23761

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse is causally related. [57]

Cerebral trauma through injury

Epilepsy - Cerebral trauma through injury Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.

Investigative Documents

Claimant Report - Head Injury - Epilepsy [CR9102]

[2] Medical Report - Head Injury - Epilepsy [MR9129]

Preliminary questions [15593]

[58]21863

the veteran has had a cerebral trauma through injury at some time.

15644 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebral trauma and VEA service for epilepsy.

15648 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebral trauma and VEA service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15650 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebral trauma and operational service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

15651 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebral trauma and eligible service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

[59]7334

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

[5]7335

the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

15649 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebral trauma and VEA service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15652 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebral trauma and operational service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

or

15653 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebral trauma and eligible service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

Clinical onset and operational service [15650]

[6]15654

the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury on operational service.

[60]15656

the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury on operational service before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

[61]15659

the cerebral trauma through injury on operational service before the clinical onset of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]21479

the cerebral trauma was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

21480 [62] as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15663 — the identified illness or injury which caused the cerebral trauma through injury is causally related to operational service. [63] [64]

Clinical onset and eligible service [15651]

[65]15657

the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury on eligible service.

[66]15658

the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.

[67]15669

the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service within the twenty years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

[68]15660

the cerebral trauma through injury on eligible service within the twenty years before the clinical onset of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]21479

the cerebral trauma was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

15655 [69] as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury within the twenty years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15665 — the identified illness or injury which caused the cerebral trauma through injury is causally related to eligible service. [70] [64]

Clinical worsening and operational service [15652]

[71]15654

the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury on operational service.

[60]15668

the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury on operational service, as a causal result of operational service.

[72]18558

the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury on operational service, as a causal result of operational service within the twenty years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

[73]15661

the cerebral trauma through injury on operational service within the twenty years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]21479

the cerebral trauma was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

21481 [74] as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury within the twenty years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15663 — the identified illness or injury which caused the cerebral trauma through injury is causally related to operational service. [75] [64]

[76]15666

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury which caused the cerebral trauma through injury is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [15653]

[77]15657

the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury on eligible service.

[66]15658

the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.

[67]15670

the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service within the twenty years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

[78]15662

the cerebral trauma through injury on eligible service within the twenty years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]21479

the cerebral trauma was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

21481 [74] as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the cerebral trauma through injury within the twenty years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15665 — the identified illness or injury which caused the cerebral trauma through injury is causally related to eligible service. [75] [64]

[79]15667

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury which caused the cerebral trauma through injury is causally related. [80]

Cerebral trauma through surgery

Epilepsy - Cerebral trauma through surgery Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.

Investigative Documents

Medical Report - Cerebral Trauma Through Cranial Surgery - Epilepsy [MR9130]

Preliminary questions [23976]

[81]23977

there is some evidence that a cerebral trauma due to cranial surgery may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.

23978 [82] the veteran has had a cerebral trauma through cranial surgery at some time.

[83]23979

the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma was performed for treatment of an illness or injury which is identifiable.

23980 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma and VEA service for epilepsy.

23981 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma and VEA service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

23983 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma and operational service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

23984 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma and eligible service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

[84]7334

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

[5]7335

the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

23982 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma and VEA service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

23985 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma and operational service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

or

23986 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma and eligible service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

Clinical onset and operational service [23983]

[6]23987

the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma was performed for treatment of the identified illness or injury before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

23989 — the identified illness or injury for which cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma was performed, is causally related to operational service. [85] [86]

Clinical onset and eligible service [23984]

[87]34782

the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma was performed for treatment of the identified illness or injury within the twenty years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

23990 — the identified illness or injury for which cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma was performed, is causally related to eligible service. [88] [86]

Clinical worsening and operational service [23985]

[89]23988

the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma was performed for treatment of the identified illness or injury within the twenty years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

23989 — the identified illness or injury for which cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma was performed, is causally related to operational service. [90] [86]

[91]23991

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury for which cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma was performed, is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [23986]

[92]23988

the cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma was performed for treatment of the identified illness or injury within the twenty years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

23990 — the identified illness or injury for which cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma was performed, is causally related to eligible service. [90] [86]

[93]23992

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury for which cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma was performed, is causally related. [94]

Cerebrovascular accident

Epilepsy - Cerebrovascular accident Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.

Preliminary questions [23993]

15671 — the veteran had a cerebrovascular accident at some time.

34783 [95] the veteran has had cerebral ischaemia at some time.

or

34784 [95] the veteran has had an intracerebral haemorrhage at some time.

2043 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebrovascular accident and VEA service for epilepsy.

23996 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebrovascular accident and VEA service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

23999 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebrovascular accident and eligible service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

23998 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebrovascular accident and operational service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

7334 [37] the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

[5]7335

the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

23997 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebrovascular accident and VEA service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

24001 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebrovascular accident and eligible service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

or

24000 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cerebrovascular accident and operational service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

Clinical onset and operational service [23998]

[6]24002

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, a cerebrovascular accident, within the twenty years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15683 — the identified illness or injury, a cerebrovascular accident, is causally related to operational service. [96] [97]

Clinical onset and eligible service [23999]

[98]24004

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, a cerebrovascular accident, within the ten years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15684 — the identified illness or injury, a cerebrovascular accident, is causally related to eligible service. [99] [97]

Clinical worsening and operational service [24000]

[100]24003

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, a cerebrovascular accident, within the twenty years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15683 — the identified illness or injury, a cerebrovascular accident, is causally related to operational service. [101] [97]

[102]24006

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, a cerebrovascular accident, is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [24001]

[103]24005

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, a cerebrovascular accident, within the ten years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15684 — the identified illness or injury, a cerebrovascular accident, is causally related to eligible service. [104] [97]

[105]24007

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, a cerebrovascular accident, is causally related. [106]

Hypoxic cerebral insult

Epilepsy - Hypoxic cerebral insult Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.

Investigative Documents

Medical Report - Hypoxic Cerebral Insult - Epilepsy [MR9128]

Preliminary questions [15592]

[107]15764

there is some evidence that a hypoxic cerebral insult may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.

15630 [108] the veteran had a hypoxic cerebral insult at some time.

15632 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the hypoxic cerebral insult and VEA service for epilepsy.

15633 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the hypoxic cerebral insult and VEA service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15635 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the hypoxic cerebral insult and operational service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

15636 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the hypoxic cerebral insult and eligible service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

[109]7334

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

[5]7335

the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

15634 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the hypoxic cerebral insult and VEA service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15637 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the hypoxic cerebral insult and operational service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

or

15638 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the hypoxic cerebral insult and eligible service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

Clinical onset and operational service [15635]

[6]34793

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult on operational service.

[110]34797

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult on operational service within the 10 years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

[111]34801

the hypoxic cerebral insult on operational service within the 10 years before the clinical onset of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]34807

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.

[112]15639

as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult within the 10 years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15641 — the identified illness or injury, which caused the hypoxic cerebral insult, is causally related to operational service. [113] [114]

Clinical onset and eligible service [15636]

[115]34794

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult on eligible service.

[116]34796

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.

[117]34799

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service, within the 5 years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

[118]34803

the hypoxic cerebral insult on eligible service within the 5 years before the clinical onset of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]34807

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.

[112]34808

as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult within the 5 years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15642 — the identified illness or injury, which caused the hypoxic cerebral insult, is causally related to eligible service. [119] [114]

Clinical worsening and operational service [15637]

[120]34793

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult on operational service.

[110]34795

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult on operational service, as a causal result of operational service.

[121]34798

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult on operational service, as a causal result of operational service, within the 10 years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

[122]34805

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult as a causal result of operational service.

[123]34802

the hypoxic cerebral insult on operational service within the 10 years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]34807

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.

[112]15640

as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult within the 10 years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15641 — the identified illness or injury, which caused the hypoxic cerebral insult, is causally related to operational service. [124] [114]

[125]21926

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, which caused the hypoxic cerebral insult, is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [15638]

[126]34794

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult on eligible service.

[116]34796

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.

[117]34800

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service, within the 5 years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

[127]34806

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult as a causal result of eligible service.

[128]34804

the hypoxic cerebral insult on eligible service within the 5 years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]34807

the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.

[112]34809

as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the hypoxic cerebral insult within the 5 years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15642 — the identified illness or injury, which caused the hypoxic cerebral insult, is causally related to eligible service. [129] [114]

[130]21927

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, which caused the hypoxic cerebral insult, is causally related. [131]

Inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for epilepsy

Epilepsy - Inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for epilepsy Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.

Investigative Documents

Medical Report - Inability to Obtain Appropriate Clinical Management - [GQACM]

Preliminary questions [15600]

11109 — the condition under consideration has been accepted on the basis of inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration.

[132]7066

there is some evidence that an inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration may be a factor in the worsening of the condition under consideration.

7334 [37] the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

[5]7335

the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

[6]7378

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration at some time.

7379 [133] the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

11234 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and VEA service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

11235 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and operational service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

or

11236 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and eligible service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

Clinical worsening and operational service [11235]

[134]7384

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during operational service.

[135]21084

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during operational service, as a causal result of operational service.

[136]7387

the veteran's inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration during operational service was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]7389

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, because of an illness or injury which is identifiable.

7390 — the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related to operational service. [137] [138]

[139]7392

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury that prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [11236]

[140]7385

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during eligible service.

[141]7386

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.

[142]7388

the veteran's inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration during eligible service was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

[9]7389

the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, because of an illness or injury which is identifiable.

7391 — the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related to eligible service. [137] [138]

[143]7393

the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury that prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related. [144]

Infection of the brain or meninges

Epilepsy - Infection of the brain or meninges Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.

Investigative Documents

Medical Report - Infection of the Brain or Meninges - Epilepsy [MR9133]

Preliminary questions [15598]

[145]34792

there is some evidence that an infection of the brain or meninges may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.

12622 — an infection of the brain or meninges means one of the infections listed in the definition of such an infection in the Statements of Principles for epilepsy. [Default true]

15723 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection of the brain or meninges and VEA service for epilepsy.

15725 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection of the brain or meninges and VEA service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15728 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection of the brain or meninges and eligible service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

15727 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection of the brain or meninges and operational service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

7334 [37] the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

[5]7335

the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

15726 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection of the brain or meninges and VEA service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15730 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection of the brain or meninges and eligible service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

or

15729 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection of the brain or meninges and operational service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

Clinical onset and operational service [15727]

[6]15733

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, an infection of the brain or meninges, within the 10 years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15731 — the identified illness or injury, an infection of the brain or meninges, is causally related to operational service. [146] [147]

Clinical onset and eligible service [15728]

[148]34790

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, an infection of the brain or meninges, within the 5 years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15732 — the identified illness or injury, an infection of the brain or meninges, is causally related to eligible service. [149] [147]

Clinical worsening and operational service [15729]

[150]15734

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, an infection of the brain or meninges, within the 10 years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15731 — the identified illness or injury, an infection of the brain or meninges, is causally related to operational service. [151] [147]

[152]21934

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, an infection of the brain or meninges, is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [15730]

[153]34791

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, an infection of the brain or meninges, within the 5 years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15732 — the identified illness or injury, an infection of the brain or meninges, is causally related to eligible service. [154] [147]

[155]21935

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, an infection of the brain or meninges, is causally related. [156]

Intracranial space-occupying lesion

Epilepsy - Intracranial space-occupying lesion Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.

Investigative Documents

Medical Report - Intracranial Space-occupying Lesion - Epilepsy [MR9132]

Preliminary questions [15596]

[157]15766

there is some evidence that an intracranial space-occupying lesion may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.

15698 — intracranial space-occupying lesion means a pathological entity occupying a delineated area within the cranial cavity, including intracranial aneurysm, cerebral cyst or intracranial neoplasm. [Default true]

15699 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the intracranial space-occupying lesion and VEA service for epilepsy.

15700 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the intracranial space-occupying lesion and VEA service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15703 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the intracranial space-occupying lesion and eligible service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

15702 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the intracranial space-occupying lesion and operational service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

7334 [37] the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

[5]7335

the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

15701 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the intracranial space-occupying lesion and VEA service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15705 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the intracranial space-occupying lesion and eligible service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

or

15704 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the intracranial space-occupying lesion and operational service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

Clinical onset and operational service [15702]

[6]15706

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, an intracranial space-occupying lesion, before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15708 — the identified illness or injury, an intracranial space-occupying lesion, is causally related to operational service. [158] [159]

Clinical onset and eligible service [15703]

[160]34788

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, an intracranial space-occupying lesion, within the twenty years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15709 — the identified illness or injury, an intracranial space-occupying lesion, is causally related to eligible service. [161] [159]

Clinical worsening and operational service [15704]

[162]15707

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, an intracranial space-occupying lesion, before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15708 — the identified illness or injury, an intracranial space-occupying lesion, is causally related to operational service. [163] [159]

[164]18561

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, an intracranial space-occupying lesion, is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [15705]

[165]34789

the veteran had the identified illness or injury, an intracranial space-occupying lesion, within the twenty years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15709 — the identified illness or injury, an intracranial space-occupying lesion, is causally related to eligible service. [166] [159]

[167]18562

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, an intracranial space-occupying lesion, is causally related. [168]

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Epilepsy - Subarachnoid haemorrhage Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.

Preliminary questions [15597]

15767 [169] there is some evidence that subarachnoid haemorrhage may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.

12721 [169] the veteran had subarachnoid haemorrhage at some time.

15711 — the veteran has established the causal connection between subarachnoid haemorrhage and VEA service for epilepsy.

15712 — the veteran has established the causal connection between subarachnoid haemorrhage and VEA service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

15715 — the veteran has established the causal connection between subarachnoid haemorrhage and eligible service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

15714 — the veteran has established the causal connection between subarachnoid haemorrhage and operational service for the clinical onset of epilepsy.

or

7334 [37] the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

[5]7335

the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

15713 — the veteran has established the causal connection between subarachnoid haemorrhage and VEA service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

15717 — the veteran has established the causal connection between subarachnoid haemorrhage and eligible service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

or

15716 — the veteran has established the causal connection between subarachnoid haemorrhage and operational service for the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

Clinical onset and operational service [15714]

[6]15718

the veteran had the subarachnoid haemorrhage within the 20 years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

21504 — the subarachnoid haemorrhage is causally related to operational service. [170] [171]

Clinical onset and eligible service [15715]

[172]34786

the veteran had the subarachnoid haemorrhage within the 10 years before the clinical onset of epilepsy.

21505 — the subarachnoid haemorrhage is causally related to eligible service. [173] [171]

Clinical worsening and operational service [15716]

[174]15719

the veteran had the subarachnoid haemorrhage within the 20 years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

21504 — the subarachnoid haemorrhage is causally related to operational service. [175] [171]

[176]21932

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the subarachnoid haemorrhage is causally related.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [15717]

[177]34787

the veteran had the subarachnoid haemorrhage within the 10 years before the clinical worsening of epilepsy.

21505 — the subarachnoid haemorrhage is causally related to eligible service. [178] [171]

[179]21933

the clinical onset of epilepsy occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the subarachnoid haemorrhage is causally related. [180]


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[26] clikpopup://CCPS/reject35653No
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[29] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy before eligible service to which mild head injury is related
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[43] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy prior to operational service to which specified disease is related
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[45] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy prior to eligible service to which specified disease is related
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[48] clikpopup://CCPS/Alcohol dependence or abuse at onset of epilepsy
[49] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15614No
[50] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15615No
[51] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26519,26522No
[52] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26522No
[53] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26519No
[54] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy before operational service to which alcohol dependence or abuse is related
[55] clikpopup://CCPS/602reject23760
[56] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy before eligible service to which alcohol dependence or abuse is related
[57] clikpopup://CCPS/602reject23761
[58] https://clik.dva.gov.au/15593-cerebral-trauma-through-injury
[59] clikpopup://CCPS/reject21863No
[60] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15654No
[61] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15656No
[62] clikpopup://CCPS/Cerebral trauma through injury before onset of epilepsy due to illness
[63] clikpopup://CCPS/reject21480No
[64] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15663,15665No
[65] clikpopup://CCPS/Cerebral trauma through injury on eligible service
[66] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15657No
[67] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15658No
[68] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15669No
[69] clikpopup://CCPS/Cerebral trauma through injury in 20 years before onset of epilepsy due to illness
[70] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15655No
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[73] clikpopup://CCPS/reject18558No
[74] clikpopup://CCPS/Cerebral trauma through injury in 20 years before worsening of epilepsy due to illness
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[78] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15670No
[79] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy before eligible service which cerebral trauma through injury is related
[80] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15667No
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[82] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsf027rc-11
[83] clikpopup://CCPS/reject23978No
[84] clikpopup://CCPS/reject23979No
[85] clikpopup://CCPS/reject23987No
[86] clikpopup://CCPS/reject23989,23990No
[87] clikpopup://CCPS/Cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma for illness within 20 years before onset of epilepsy
[88] clikpopup://CCPS/reject34782No
[89] clikpopup://CCPS/Cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma for illness within 20 years before worsening of epilepsy
[90] clikpopup://CCPS/reject23988No
[91] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy before operational service illness treated by cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma is related
[92] clikpopup://CCPS/reject23991No
[93] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy before eligible service illness treated by cranial surgery resulting in cerebral trauma is related
[94] clikpopup://CCPS/reject23992No
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[96] clikpopup://CCPS/reject24002No
[97] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15683,15684No
[98] clikpopup://CCPS/Cerebrovascular accident in 10 years before onset of epilepsy
[99] clikpopup://CCPS/reject24004No
[100] clikpopup://CCPS/Cerebrovascular accident in 20 years before worsening of epilepsy
[101] clikpopup://CCPS/reject24003No
[102] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy prior to operational service to which cerebrovascular accident is related
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[104] clikpopup://CCPS/reject24005No
[105] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy prior to eligible service to which cerebrovascular accident is related
[106] clikpopup://CCPS/reject24007No
[107] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsmedical-29
[108] https://clik.dva.gov.au/hypoxic-cerebral-insult-epilepsy
[109] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15630No
[110] clikpopup://CCPS/reject34793No
[111] clikpopup://CCPS/reject34797No
[112] clikpopup://CCPS/reject34807No
[113] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15639No
[114] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15641,15642No
[115] clikpopup://CCPS/Hypoxic cerebral insult on eligible service
[116] clikpopup://CCPS/reject34794No
[117] clikpopup://CCPS/reject34796No
[118] clikpopup://CCPS/reject34799No
[119] clikpopup://CCPS/reject34808No
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[162] clikpopup://CCPS/Had intracranial space-occupying lesion before worsening of epilepsy
[163] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15707No
[164] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy prior to operational service to which intracranial space-occupying lesion is related
[165] clikpopup://CCPS/reject18561No
[166] clikpopup://CCPS/reject34789No
[167] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy prior to eligible service to which intracranial space-occupying lesion is related
[168] clikpopup://CCPS/reject18562No
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[170] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15718No
[171] clikpopup://CCPS/reject21504,21505No
[172] clikpopup://CCPS/Subarachnoid haemorrhage in 10 years before onset of epilepsy
[173] clikpopup://CCPS/reject34786No
[174] clikpopup://CCPS/Subarachnoid haemorrhage in 20 years before worsening of epilepsy
[175] clikpopup://CCPS/reject15719No
[176] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of epilepsy prior to operational service to which subarachnoid haemorrhage is related
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[178] clikpopup://CCPS/reject34787No
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