Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2021

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is related to his service, as evidenced by symptoms noted shortly after leaving service and a subsequent diagnosis. The claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for seizure disorder and multiple sclerosis due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's reported period of active duty service and the inability to obtain his service treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development regarding ionizing radiation exposure and its potential impact on the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The AOJ must obtain a Record of Occupational Exposure to Radiation for the Veteran, forward it to the Under Secretary for Health for a dose estimate, and then provide the VA with a new medical opinion to determine if the exposure caused or aggravated MS.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis is related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

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

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence in the VA addendum opinion regarding the relationship between multiple sclerosis and service. The Veteran's records need to be reviewed by an appropriate specialist.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, a right eye disability, and right foot drop. Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's low back pain on remand. The issue of Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development and an opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's multiple sclerosis and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the Veteran did not have a chronic condition in service or within the applicable presumptive period and there was no established continuity of symptoms since service. The claim is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) as it did not manifest within seven years of separation from active duty and is otherwise unrelated to service.