Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2010

The Board found that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis did not begin during or within 7 years after his military service, and thus could not be granted service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis was granted on a presumptive basis, effective June 19, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to provide adequate notice and development, including obtaining additional medical records from SSA.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for squamous cell cancer and multiple sclerosis, including as due to ionizing radiation exposure. The case is being remanded for additional development of records and consideration under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.311.

The Veteran's son, who was born in January 1988 and turned 18 in January 2006, elected to receive DEA benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code. As a result, he is no longer eligible for additional VA compensation based on his school attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis had its onset during active duty and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran is seeking compensation for disorders resulting from VA treatment, including multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, back disability, and mouth infections. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical records and arrange for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for multiple sclerosis. The Board also finds that service connection is warranted based on the evidence showing a link between the Veteran's multiple sclerosis and his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis did not manifest during service or within seven years after discharge, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis began within seven years after his separation from active military service, and thus can be presumed to have been incurred in active service.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a medical nexus opinion regarding whether the appellant's numbness and weakness in his hands during ACDUTRA may have represented the prodromal signs of his later diagnosed multiple sclerosis. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis is likely attributable to her active military service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.