Multiple sclerosis Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is at least as likely as not related to service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for clarification regarding whether his left knee symptoms are attributable to his service-connected condition or a non-service connected condition (multiple sclerosis). Additional VA treatment records and an addendum medical opinion are needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, chronic pain syndrome, multiple sclerosis, bilateral hearing loss, and a psychiatric disorder have all been denied.,There is no evidence of any in-service injury or illness that could be linked to the current conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis and multiple sclerosis, finding that both conditions are related to his active-duty exposure to harmful chemicals, specifically trichloroethylene (TCE).

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to readjudicate his claim for service connection of Multiple Sclerosis, finding new and relevant evidence that supports a continuity of symptoms since service. The claim is now granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination and because the Veteran participated in a toxic exposure risk activity during service, which requires an examination and medical nexus opinion under the PACT Act.

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.