Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further examination and opinion regarding whether his symptoms are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the onset of her condition.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation has already been assigned.,The request to establish an effective date prior to June 7, 2017 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is denied due to lack of evidence indicating intent to file a claim before that date.,New and material evidence submitted by the Veteran does not relate to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate his claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis with balance problems, thus the request to reopen this claim is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied as there is no indication that it began during active service or is related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is denied as there is no indication that they began during active service or are related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep issues is denied as there is no indication that they began during active service or are related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder condition is denied as there is no indication that it began during active service or is related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has denied service connection for right and left eye cataracts, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and multiple sclerosis as these conditions are not found to be related to service or service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's renal insufficiency and hypertension have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are granted, and the Board remands several issues related to secondary service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and remanded the cases of PTSD and Left Knee Strain, status post meniscectomy due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected voiding dysfunction due to multiple sclerosis is granted a 40 percent disability rating prior to August 29, 2017. A higher rating for the condition after that date is denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for multiple sclerosis, Wegener’s granulomatosis, seizures, bladder retention, and prostate cancer are remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for MS, right foot drop, microscopic hematuria, low back pain, and eye disability (claimed as blindness) to allow for further development. The Veteran's right eye vision loss is being evaluated in relation to his MS.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia does not render him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board found that his nonservice-connected conditions (MS, ESRD) require care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from the hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that her symptoms did not manifest during or within seven years after separation from active service and were not related to her active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right and left lower extremity neuropathy due to insufficient evidence in the record. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's multiple sclerosis.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is related to service, and has remanded this case for further action.

The Board denied reopening of previously denied claims for service connection and secondary service connection for multiple sclerosis, right leg weakness, left leg weakness, and urinary incontinence. The Veteran is not currently service-connected for any disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis, to now include as secondary to PTSD, is remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

Service connection for Multiple Sclerosis is granted, and special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of the bilateral lower extremities is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of the Veteran's diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis to her military service.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, diabetes mellitus type II, and multiple sclerosis as claimed due to in-service PCB exposure. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.,Diabetes mellitus type II was not shown within the applicable presumptive period and continuity of symptomatology is not established.

The Board denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis as there is no current diagnosis and the symptoms are related to a non-service-connected condition (HIV).