Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2003
45 indexed Board decisions in 2003.
Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.
- Whole decision: DeniedMarch 2003
The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the March 16, 1999 was the earliest possible date due to lack of prior claims.
- Whole decision: DeniedMarch 2003
The Board found no evidence of service connection for Multiple Sclerosis within seven years of the veteran's discharge from active duty, and concluded that the current condition was not incurred in or aggravated by service.
- Whole decision: DeniedFebruary 2003
The veteran's claim for higher special monthly compensation (SMC) at the 'o-rate' based on anatomical loss or loss of use of both hands was denied as he does not have loss of use of either hand, and his function is better than what would be expected if the hands were amputated with a prosthesis.
- Whole decision: DeniedFebruary 2003
The Board found that the veteran's multiple sclerosis was not incurred in service, including due to exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for service connection is denied.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2003
The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and multiple sclerosis, as new and material evidence has been presented. Service connection is granted for neurotic depression (a psychiatric disorder) and multiple sclerosis.
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