Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2006

The Board found no evidence of multiple sclerosis in service or within the presumptive period after discharge, and thus denied service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of multiple sclerosis affecting his lower extremities and facial weakness, finding that the current evaluations adequately reflect the severity of his disability.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and determined the effective date should be June 8, 1993.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for recognition of his daughter as a helpless child due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to age 18, finding insufficient evidence that she was permanently incapacitated before turning 18.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to his desire for a Travel Board hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after the scheduled hearing.

The veteran seeks service connection for multiple sclerosis, which is a presumptive condition under the PACT Act. The case is being remanded to schedule the veteran for a Travel Board hearing.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for multiple sclerosis has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's multiple sclerosis is related to his service, specifically to exposure to Agent Orange. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board found that the veteran does not suffer from a neurological disorder, to include multiple sclerosis, which can be related to his period of service or developed within one year after separation. Therefore, service connection for this condition was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for multiple sclerosis of various body parts and associated depression, finding that the evidence did not meet the schedular criteria for higher ratings.

The Board denied service connection for malaria, multiple sclerosis, and bronchitis/sinus condition as there was no evidence of in-service treatment or current diagnosis.