Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's multiple sclerosis, finding that it is related to exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) during his active military service.

The Veteran's back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea were not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The evidence does not establish continuity of symptomatology for these conditions.,The Veteran's hand or finger disability was not related to his service.

The Board has determined that a new VA medical examination is necessary to properly assess the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis and its relationship to his military service, specifically focusing on exposure at Camp Johnson/Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's multiple sclerosis manifested to a compensable degree within the seven-year presumptive period, thus service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for additional medical opinions regarding his fatigue, multiple sclerosis, and sleep apnea. The issues of service connection for these conditions are now pending.

The Veteran's service connection for multiple sclerosis and PTSD have been granted, with the PTSD rating being increased to 70 percent effective from July 14, 2016. The TDIU and SMC benefits are also granted.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and therefore he did not meet the criteria for non-service-connected burial benefits. The claims were denied as there was no evidence of a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty at the time of discharge.

The Veteran's service-connected multiple sclerosis has been granted, with a rating of 10 percent.,She is also entitled to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to her condition.

The appeal to reopen a claim for entitlement to service connection for multiple sclerosis based on the receipt of new and material evidence is granted. Entitlement to service connection for multiple sclerosis is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis is related to service. The claim will be reviewed again with a specialist in neurology or multiple sclerosis.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began within seven years of his separation from active duty and are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development, including a missed VA examination for MS. The appellant's service connection claim is pending and requires further investigation into whether her MS is related to her participation in TERA events and exposure to environmental hazards during her deployment in Kuwait.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional medical inquiry into the claims of an acquired psychiatric disorder and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular Aid & Attendance. The Veteran is service-connected for multiple sclerosis, but not for any specific psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis is being remanded for an examination and medical opinion due to potential service connection based on Gulf War exposure, but the claim remains in a pending state.

The Board has determined that the veteran's multiple sclerosis is related to service, specifically her active duty for training period. Therefore, service connection for multiple sclerosis is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals for increased evaluations and effective dates for multiple conditions. The appeal was dismissed due to withdrawal of claims by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis has been granted, and she is also granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for her condition. The appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased ratings was denied across multiple issues, including a left shoulder disability not found to be separate from her established MS. The appeals were based on the same underlying condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to schedule a VA examination, and the Veteran provided good cause for not attending the initial exam. The matter is now remanded to reschedule an examination at the Washington D.C. VA medical center.

The rating for loss of use of both hands due to Multiple Sclerosis was reduced from 100% to 0%, but this reduction is not valid because the evidence does not show an actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions. The rating has been restored to 100%.