Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart, left hip, and left knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence of a current disability. The Veteran is not shown to have a current diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to multiple sclerosis, which is considered a direct service connection as it was not linked to any specific exposure or presumption.

The Board denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the Veteran did not have a chronic disease during her active duty and no evidence of continuity of symptoms after discharge. The Board also found that she did not meet the presumptive criteria for MS.,Regarding the Left Eye Disability, the Board noted that while the Veteran had been diagnosed with several eye conditions, including bilateral cataracts, right eye optic neuropathy, ptosis left upper lid, and ocular pain, there was no evidence linking these conditions to her time in service. The Board also found that her MS did not cause or aggravate any of her current eye disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left wrist and hand condition, as well as multiple sclerosis (MS), are remanded due to incomplete STRs. The Veteran contends that his conditions were related to service, but the Board affirms VA's duty to assist in obtaining relevant records. Further examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The appeal is being remanded due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for additional VA opinions regarding the Veteran's MS, respiratory disorders, and cause of death claim.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and clarification of the etiology of the Veteran's IBS and MS. The VA will obtain an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's IBS and her service, as well as a medical opinion addressing the onset and relation of her MS to her military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, stroke, and multiple sclerosis (MS) due to new evidence added to the record.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis is related to service, including her mononucleosis and swine flu vaccination. The case will be remanded for an updated VA examination and opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on loss of use of bilateral feet, finding that there was no evidence prior to April 10, 2014, showing the Veteran had lost the use of his bilateral feet due to his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, optic atrophy of the right eye, and multiple sclerosis-related conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the entire appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and because of an incorrect legal standard used in a VA medical opinion regarding service connection for Multiple Sclerosis.

The Veteran's paresthesias and dysesthesias, right side of face, cranial nerve VII, are rated at 20 percent. The Veteran's multiple sclerosis-related eye disability is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting evidence and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's multiple sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and Acid Reflux associated with Multiple Sclerosis due to inadequate medical opinions. The claims are also remanded for a determination on entitlement to specially adapted housing.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, bilateral knee disability, dizziness as secondary to multiple sclerosis, fatigue as secondary to multiple sclerosis, and a bilateral leg condition as secondary to multiple sclerosis. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, motor problems, tremors, and poor memory due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for Multiple Sclerosis, specifically related to exposure to asbestos and Agent Orange during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for multiple sclerosis, special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status, and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for any of these claims.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS, finding that there is no direct or secondary causal link to his active service. The VA medical opinions provided were against a finding of service connection.