Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2000

The Board found that the veteran's Multiple Sclerosis was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service. The earliest documented manifestation of MS occurred in February 1975, more than eight years after separation from service.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability and multiple sclerosis due to lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for weakness of the bilateral lower extremities due to multiple sclerosis, finding that there was no evidence of a medical nexus between his period of service and his current condition.

The appellant's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another or at the housebound rate is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for multiple sclerosis and a psychiatric disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and multiple sclerosis are not well-grounded, as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the new evidence submitted was not material and did not change the outcome of the previous denial.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are not well grounded. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any residuals from her cesarean section, breast reduction surgery, or multiple sclerosis.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for multiple sclerosis due to new and material evidence submitted since the 1990 RO decision. The claim will now be reviewed on its merits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that his claim was not well grounded.

The Board found that the veteran's multiple sclerosis is currently in remission and without significant residuals, with his peripheral neuropathy secondary to a nonservice-connected disability. The combined evaluation for his service-connected disabilities does not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development and readjudication due to new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board granted the veteran's claims for higher ratings for his Multiple Sclerosis and effective dates earlier than May 31, 1997 for combined schedular evaluations of 100% and special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.