Multiple sclerosis Board decisions

The Board remands the issues related to the reduction and discontinuance of multiple ratings associated with the Veteran's service-connected multiple sclerosis, as well as ancillary SMC benefits, due to a procedural error in satisfying regulatory duties.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's service.

The appeal for service connection for multiple sclerosis has been dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal has been granted in full.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for migraines and denied an earlier effective date than April 27, 2023, for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) and related conditions as they are inextricably intertwined with the claim for PPMS.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis, increased ratings for multiple sclerosis and GERD, and an increased rating for a left ankle disability to obtain additional VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for lumbar spine and multiple sclerosis disabilities due to his failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The appeals for service connection for fibromyalgia, narcolepsy, multiple sclerosis, constipation, thoracolumbar myofascial trigger points, GERD, and blurred vision and diplopia were dismissed. The appeal for hypertension was readjudicated based on new evidence.

The Board remands the claims for further development and examination, as well as readjudication.

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.