Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for a right eye disability associated with multiple sclerosis was granted effective September 21, 2007. The claim for bladder disability associated with multiple sclerosis is denied as the earliest date of claim is March 24, 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is not related to service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis and a higher rating for his right wrist strain (fracture). The Board has remanded the case to obtain an examination by a neurologist, as well as to address the etiology of the Veteran's multiple sclerosis.,The current claim is pending regarding whether new evidence supports reopening the service connection claim for multiple sclerosis and determining if the Veteran's right wrist strain warrants a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during or shortly after his military service and have continued since.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis and major depressive disorder, secondary to multiple sclerosis have been granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of her medical records, including those from her time working as a government contractor in Spain. The Veteran is also being asked to complete a VA Form 21-8940 to apply for TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral recurrent tinnitus. The cases of bilateral hearing loss, multiple sclerosis (MS), and left ankle disability are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's symptoms having onset during active service and continuity of symptomatology since.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his myocardial infarction was not related to his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis was aggravated by her service-connected Sinus Tachycardia. The matter is now pending for further development and a new opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims.,Additional VA examinations are needed to determine if the Veteran has current sinus, dysphagia, carpal tunnel syndrome, right arm disability, allergic rhinitis, asthma, cervical spine, lumbosacral spine, multiple sclerosis with left eye optic neuritis, and dysthymic disorder disabilities that are related to service.

The Veteran's service connection for Multiple Sclerosis was granted. The Board found that the evidence supported a finding of in-service onset and is related to service, granting service connection. Other issues regarding eye damage, chronic fatigue, thyroid disability, and chronic headaches were remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for multiple sclerosis is granted, and the appeal to this extent only is allowed. The issue of service connection for multiple sclerosis is remanded.

The Board has resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, finding that her multiple sclerosis was incurred during service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence regarding the cause of death and multiple sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is related to her service. The VA examiner needs to provide an addendum opinion addressing the in-service symptoms and their relation to the current condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neurogenic Bladder, Hypertension, and Erectile Dysfunction due to new evidence indicating a different date of diagnosis for Multiple Sclerosis. The VA is instructed to attempt to obtain private treatment records from the University of Pennsylvania.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis had its onset in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of explanation regarding whether the Veteran's symptoms in service were early manifestations of multiple sclerosis, and for obtaining an opinion on the relationship between the Veteran's neurological disabilities and his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations and opinions to determine the current severity of his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis (MS) conditions, as well as whether he has a currently present obstructive sleep apnea that is related to or aggravated by his service-connected MS.