Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2025

The Board denied various claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, dismissed a claim for an earlier effective date for Cushing's syndrome, and remanded claims for erectile dysfunction, multiple sclerosis, and TDIU.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis to obtain a medical opinion addressing whether headaches experienced during active duty were early manifestations of MS.

The Board remands the case to obtain J.M.'s federal records from SSA, as VA has not made any efforts to secure and consider these records.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder, degenerative arthritis and disc disease of the lumbar spine, and multiple sclerosis. The increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches was denied.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal for service connection of multiple sclerosis.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and remanded claims for multiple other disabilities, including left and right ankle, CTS, IBS, knee, shoulder, sleep apnea, and back conditions.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis to obtain a medical opinion and a TERA examination.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis (MS) right and left upper and lower extremity muscle weakness, adjustment disorder with anxiety, depressed mood, and insomnia, effective March 12, 2019. The denial of earlier effective dates for voiding dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation, and higher ratings was affirmed.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death to allow for initial AOJ consideration based on new and relevant evidence submitted by the Appellant.

The Board dismissed the appeals for a disability rating more than 20 percent for multiple sclerosis with left and right lower extremity neuropathy prior to July 18, 2018, due to the severance of service connection effective September 1, 2025.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis to obtain a VA examination and medical opinion regarding its etiology.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the evidence did not support a direct link between his condition and in-service toxic exposures at Camp Lejeune.

The Board granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) but denied a compensable rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of MS for an adequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of MS for an adequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of MS for an adequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of MS for an adequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected multiple sclerosis (MS) has resulted in the effective loss of use of his right foot, qualifying him for financial assistance for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

The Board granted an effective date of October 7, 2020, for the grant of service connection for multiple sclerosis with sleep apnea and related residuals.