Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2025

The Veteran was granted an effective date of August 5, 2013, for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) at various rates based on his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's service-connected multiple sclerosis with sleep apnea but granted entitlement to SMC at a half step under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p).

The Board remands the claim for service connection of multiple sclerosis as there was not substantial compliance with its previous remand instructions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disorders, and multiple sclerosis to provide the Veteran with notice of his right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis and special monthly compensation based on the Veteran's need of aid and attendance due to his multiple sclerosis.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis and an acquired psychiatric disorder, both directly related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's MS had its initial onset during active service.

The Board granted an effective date of July 15, 2016 for service connection for multiple sclerosis and related conditions but denied earlier effective dates for chronic constipation and swallowing difficulties.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for multiple sclerosis and remanded the claims for increased ratings due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis as new and relevant evidence was not received to warrant readjudication.

The Board remands the service connection claim for multiple sclerosis and the special monthly compensation claim due to a need for additional development of evidence.

The Board grants service connection for a low back condition, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board grants service connection for a low back condition, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board grants service connection for a low back condition, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board denies service connection for multiple sclerosis.,The Board denies a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.,The claim of entitlement to service connection for a nose or throat condition, to include sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, is remanded.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis (MS) based on credible evidence of continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board granted service connection for right and left shoulder disorders, but denied service connection for tinnitus and multiple sclerosis. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were also denied.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that it must be presumed to have had its onset in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis, as there was no evidence of the condition during service or within the applicable presumptive period.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to obtain additional evidence.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis (MS) to obtain additional evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to jet fuel and a medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's symptoms manifested within the presumptive period after his military service.

The Board granted service connection for insomnia and remanded the claim for obstructive sleep apnea. All other claims for service connection were denied.