Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2017

The Board has remanded the case for clarification on whether the Veteran wishes to continue his appeal of the right eye vision loss claim and for additional development if confirmed. The issue will be adjudicated after any necessary examination.

The Veteran's hepatitis B has not been manifested by active infection, weight loss, hepatomegaly, or incapacitating episodes. The combined effects of her service-connected skin disorders and hepatitis B do not make her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and conduct a VA examination. The issue of service connection for multiple sclerosis with leg pain will be reconsidered based on the new information.

The Board found that the Veteran's current multiple sclerosis is not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video-conference hearing as requested. The issue of service connection for multiple sclerosis remains under review.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy of the upper extremities, and trigeminal neuralgia as these conditions are not related to service.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as Multiple Sclerosis, a condition not found to be related to service. The Board denied the claim for service connection and DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for an addendum medical opinion from the November 2014 VA examiner regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions. The case is REMANDED.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis and other disabilities was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent for MS, and no compensable ratings were granted for any of the other conditions.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain inpatient or clinical records from the Veteran's service hospitalization and a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of his Multiple Sclerosis.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the award of additional compensation benefits for his adopted grandson, G. A., but is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rate of SMC based on the need for a higher level of aid and attendance has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Board has determined that a higher rating than 30 percent for multiple sclerosis is not warranted, but has granted a separate compensable rating of 20 percent for right hand neurological condition attributable to multiple sclerosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is not related to service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and finds that new evidence supports a finding that his symptoms during service may have been indicative of this condition, raising doubt about whether he incurred it in service. The decision grants the reopening of the claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis did not manifest in service or within the seven year presumptive period and is otherwise unrelated to service.

The Veteran's death was found to be service-connected, and he would have been in receipt of a Total Disability Rating for at least 10 years prior to his death. The appeal for DIC under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is granted.

The Veteran's spouse requires assistance with daily activities and is unable to dress or undress herself, requiring regular aid and attendance. The case has been remanded for a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, to include a disability manifested by symptoms suggestive of MS. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's MS with neuritis of the left and right lower extremities was manifested by a loss of use of both feet, which met the criteria for SMC-L. Since July 21, 2011, she has needed aid and attendance due to her cognitive disorder and upper extremity neuritis.