Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile and adaptive equipment, as well as the impact of his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis on his eligibility.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's observed symptoms since active duty in Korea are attributable to his current diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of multiple sclerosis, including bladder dysfunction, sleep disturbance, weakness in the right upper extremity, weakness in the left lower extremity, and bowel functional impairment, are rated at 30 percent effective May 17, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to insufficient evidence, particularly regarding the diagnosis and onset of Multiple Sclerosis.

The Veteran's spouse does not require regular aid and attendance of another, as evidenced by her ability to manage daily tasks such as cooking meals at home.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for multiple sclerosis due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records from 1998-1999. The Veteran's symptoms during service are also being considered.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and Depression (secondary to Multiple Sclerosis) due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding the onset of Multiple Sclerosis during or within seven years after service.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the condition began during active service or within seven years of discharge. The decision is based on a finding of continuity of symptoms and presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for multiple sclerosis and diplopia due to incomplete development. The Veteran's reports about her symptoms in service are considered, but an opinion is requested on whether it is approximately as likely as not that her current disability started during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis had its onset during his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis is granted, and the appeal is remanded to determine if his exposure to PCBs at Fort McClellan, Alabama, or radiation during service is related to his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurological disability (claimed as multiple sclerosis) was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have multiple sclerosis and his other claimed conditions were already service-connected. A TDIU was granted from October 3, 2013, based on his chronic fatigue syndrome, restless leg syndrome, and migraine headaches. Special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) was granted from February 3, 2014, due to the Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and clarification of medical opinions regarding service connection for multiple sclerosis, right hip disability, left hip disability, and bladder disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and secondary service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which is related to the Veteran's service-connected Multiple Sclerosis.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with its remand instructions and thus the case is being returned to the RO for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and addressing potential exposure to environmental contaminants during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's lower extremity nerve disability, including whether it is related to his service-connected MS.

The Veteran's multiple sclerosis was diagnosed within seven years of his separation from active service, meeting the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's multiple sclerosis had its onset during service or within one year of separation.

The Board has granted service connection for cerebrovascular accident (CVA), cerebral vasculitis, hemiplegia, and multiple sclerosis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).,Service connection was denied for muscular dystrophy and labyrinthitis.