Multiple sclerosis Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, Churg-Strauss syndrome, esophageal cancer, multiple sclerosis, and headaches have all been denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service, and thus no presumptive service connection is warranted.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus claim was denied as the disability did not manifest within a year of service or be related to an in-service disease or injury.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for multiple sclerosis and optic neuritis, including whether it is related to Gulf War environmental hazards.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and hypertension are currently rated at the maximum allowed under VA guidelines, with no further increase in rating possible.,Compensation for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted beginning June 15, 2018. The Veteran’s service-connected disabilities prevented him from performing the physical and mental acts required for employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis, including whether it is related to service. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if he has this condition and its relationship to his military service.

The Board has not fully addressed the service connection claim for Multiple Sclerosis and requires additional examination to determine if it is related to military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical records from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for multiple sclerosis with left foot drop and remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and TDIU.

The effective date for the award of service connection and compensation for MS is denied, as it cannot precede March 29, 2013. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current multiple sclerosis is a residual of his in-service mononucleosis.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, unequal leg length, and higher ratings for manifestations of the Veteran’s MS. Service connection for abnormal liver function tests and skin rash have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of whether separate ratings are warranted for multiple sclerosis manifestations including left leg numbness/weakness with mid foot drop, bowel urgency, sleep disturbance, headaches, chronic fatigue, heat sensitivity, and jaw spasms.

The Veteran's initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted, and the issue of service connection for a chronic disability of the central nervous system (clinically isolated syndrome) is remanded.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection of multiple sclerosis and depression due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for multiple sclerosis, ischemic heart disease, hypercholesterolemia, Mallory-Weiss tear, and left precious hemiparesis due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's medical history and the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's MS did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period and continuity of symptomatology was not established. The claim for Malignant Melanoma was also denied as there is no evidence of a causal relationship between the disease and active military service.,The Board found that the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis was not related to her active duty service, and her Malignant Melanoma was not caused by sun exposure during deployment in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's separate rating for multiple sclerosis with diplopia residuals was closed effective February 19, 1999 due to clear and unmistakable error in the April 1999 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records. The examiner must determine if MS was caused or aggravated by presumed exposure to herbicide agents while on active duty service, or if it manifested within seven years from separation.

The Board has granted a 100% combined rating for multiple sclerosis from July 27, 2009. The initial ratings and effective dates assigned for the Veteran's service-connected conditions were found to be incorrect.