Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings, service connection, and benefits related to various conditions. The case is being remanded due to the need for additional development of Social Security Administration records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis was first manifested in 1975, which is within seven years of his separation from active duty. Therefore, service connection for multiple sclerosis is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's periods of active duty for training and a need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his multiple sclerosis.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain medical records and determine the etiology of the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis, including whether it was caused by immunizations during IADT in 2005 or an episode of dehydration in December 1988.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis and granted it on a presumptive basis, finding that symptoms began within seven years of discharge from military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis did not begin during his military service and is not related to any in-service injury or disease, resulting in a denial of his claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the right knee disability claim, and that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the general rating formula for diseases and injuries of the spine.

The Veteran's appeal for an extension of his delimiting date was granted, extending the period by three years and seven months due to a physical disability (Multiple Sclerosis).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is presumed to have been incurred during his period of active service due to its manifestation within seven years following separation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including an examination to determine the etiology of multiple sclerosis and issuance of a statement of the case for the issues of entitlement to a 10 percent evaluation based upon multiple, non-compensable disabilities, entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's representative has withdrawn the appeal regarding his claim for service connection for a neurological disorder, including multiple sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis is related to service, given his history of leg cramps during service. The issue will be readjudicated after the examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining service treatment records from the Veteran's Army Reserve service and any relevant private medical records. The Veteran will be asked to provide identifying information about Dr. K., who treated him in 1973.

The Veteran's service-connected Multiple Sclerosis has resulted in the loss of use of his bilateral lower extremities, necessitating regular aid and attendance from another person.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn, and the Board has dismissed all related issues due to her contentment with her current disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for multiple sclerosis and peripheral neuropathy due to the Veteran's request for a videoconference hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis is related to his military service, and thus granted service connection for this condition. The decision on the TDIU issue remains pending.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of Multiple Sclerosis and granted it. The effective date is set at April 13, 2009, when the Veteran filed a new claim to reopen his previously denied claim. Service connection was also established for tinnitus with an effective date prior to April 20, 2009.

The Board finds that the Veteran's cause of death, acute myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease (CAD), was not incurred in or otherwise etiologically related to active service. The Board also finds that the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis (MS) was not incurred in or otherwise etiologically related to active service.