Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2017

The Veteran has been granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, with the Board finding that his symptoms began during active duty and have continued since then.

The Board found that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis did not manifest during service or within seven years following separation, and there is no evidence of a direct relationship to military service. The Board also determined that there was insufficient evidence to support a finding of secondary service connection based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis did not manifest within seven years after separation from service and is not otherwise related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for multiple sclerosis and a bilateral eye disability. The case is being remanded to obtain additional evidence, including service personnel records and an examination of the Veteran's multiple sclerosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is not related to his service, including presumed herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, and atrial fibrillation as there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's dementia has resulted in significant cognitive impairments but not to the extent that it prevented him from securing or maintaining employment. His right and left lower extremity weakness have been rated based on their impact, with separate ratings for each limb.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and Type II Diabetes due to insufficient evidence on record. The Veteran is seeking direct service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, which may be secondary to his diabetes.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for Multiple Sclerosis. The Veteran's VA Medical Center treating neurologist provided opinions supporting a finding that his seizure in 1978 was likely caused by MS, which is presumed to have been incurred in active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is related to her military service and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and therefore, service connection for MS is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are denied. The Board finds no evidence of a current disability that would warrant the assigned rating.

The Veteran's bladder dysfunction is currently rated at 40 percent, and his right and left upper extremity disabilities are each rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that these ratings adequately reflect the severity of the service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's disability rating for multiple sclerosis was restored to 30 percent from February [redacted], 2011, to March [redacted], 2011.

The Veteran's TDIU rating was granted effective November 12, 1991. The Board found that he met the criteria for a schedular and extraschedular TDIU from September 4, 1985.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for necrotic tissue of the brain and spine was granted. The appeal related to increased ratings for his service-connected conditions including multiple sclerosis, anxiety disorder, peripheral neuropathy, and voiding dysfunction were also granted.

The Board denied service connection for multiple sclerosis and a bilateral leg disorder, finding that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to address the Veteran's claim of service connection for a neurologic disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication due to issues related to service connection for multiple sclerosis, including consideration of herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current diagnosis of multiple sclerosis did not have its onset during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA), and thus service connection is denied.