Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2018

The Board has not granted service connection for cervical cancer or Multiple Sclerosis. The claim of service connection for cervical cancer is denied as new and material evidence was not received, while the claim for Multiple Sclerosis is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis began during active duty service or within seven years of his separation from active duty, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's syncopal episodes are related to her service-connected MS, but needs further clarification from a medical professional.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's atrial fibrillation and multiple sclerosis are not related to service. The claims for lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease, neurogenic bladder, and multiple sclerosis have been remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis was present within seven years of her service and granted service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure in the Republic of Vietnam. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% PTSD disability rating and TDIU rating is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development and the need for an additional medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for Multiple Sclerosis, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling an orthopedic examination and addressing issues related to severance of service connection and reduction of rating.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection and increased ratings, as well as his claim to reopen a previously denied service connection claim. The issues include heart disorder, prostate disorder, multiple sclerosis, right shoulder disability, cerebral concussion with headaches, convulsions, and dizzy spells, and pulmonary embolism.

The Board has granted the reopening of the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, but denied all other claims due to lack of evidence supporting exposure to herbicides.

The Board has denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, GERD with hiatal hernia, and Umbilical/Abdominal Hernia due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's claims are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions and the cause of death due to potential outstanding VA and private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for multiple sclerosis, constipation, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to their inextricable interrelation. The Veteran's claim for service connection for these conditions is now pending.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple sclerosis and major depressive disorder, with the latter being secondary to the former.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis due to new and material evidence received since the November 2008 rating decision. The Veteran's treating VA neurologist provided opinions supporting a nexus between his in-service symptoms and his current diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the claims for Multiple Sclerosis, bilateral knee disability, dizziness, fatigue syndrome, and bilateral leg disability secondary to MS due to in-service service in the Persian Gulf. Additional records are needed from the Veteran's Reserve service and VA treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms manifested within seven years of her separation from service and are attributable to her active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records and a need for a retrospective medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for higher SMC rates prior to August 5, 2016.