Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for MS is remanded and requires further examination to determine the relationship between her current condition and service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded and requires further examination to determine the relationship between her current condition and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to outstanding treatment records not being in the file, as well as inconsistencies in the current record regarding his need for assistance with activities of daily living.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, right leg neuropathy, left leg neuropathy, and bilateral optic neuritis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected multiple sclerosis.

The Board has vacated its previous decision dismissing the motion for revision of a February 13, 2019, decision based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE), and will now address the Veteran's claim regarding entitlement to higher level SMC.

The Board dismissed the motion for revision based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) because there was no final decision regarding the entitlement to a higher level of SMC, which is pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and increased ratings for multiple sclerosis due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's diabetes may be related to his service-connected multiple sclerosis, but a medical opinion is needed to determine if it is proximately due or aggravated by the service-connected condition.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination as the VA examinations provided were inadequate, particularly regarding the Veteran's reports of in-service symptomatology.

The Board has granted the reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease. The claims are remanded to determine if there is a medical nexus between these conditions and herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis manifested during or within 7 years of his separation from active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for Raynaud's phenomenon was denied.,A 70 percent rating, but no higher, was granted for the psychiatric disability associated with MS.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for multiple sclerosis is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for chronic pain, which may be related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the evidence did not support a direct or presumptive link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with her education and work experience. Therefore, the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis is being remanded.,His claim for secondary service connection of chronic pneumonia and breathing difficulties to his service-connected MS is also being remanded.,The cause of the Veteran's death, which was attributed to pneumonia due to COPD, is being remanded.

The Board has determined that the remand directives have not been substantially complied with and therefore another remand is required. The case will be returned to the Board after compliance with appellate procedures.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during her active duty and have continued since then. The evidence supports a grant of service connection based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis is being remanded because the records indicating he could maintain an erection and have successful intercourse are not included in the claims file.

The Board denied service connection for multiple sclerosis, rhinitis, tinnitus, shrapnel right eye, sinusitis, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The cause of death was also denied as not related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Degenerative Joint Disease with Arthritis and Pain, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or an in-service onset.,Service connection was also denied as there was no established continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection.