Multiple sclerosis Board decisions

The Veteran's disability rating for multiple sclerosis was restored to 30 percent from February [redacted], 2011, to March [redacted], 2011.

The Veteran's TDIU rating was granted effective November 12, 1991. The Board found that he met the criteria for a schedular and extraschedular TDIU from September 4, 1985.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for necrotic tissue of the brain and spine was granted. The appeal related to increased ratings for his service-connected conditions including multiple sclerosis, anxiety disorder, peripheral neuropathy, and voiding dysfunction were also granted.

The Board denied service connection for multiple sclerosis and a bilateral leg disorder, finding that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to address the Veteran's claim of service connection for a neurologic disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication due to issues related to service connection for multiple sclerosis, including consideration of herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current diagnosis of multiple sclerosis did not have its onset during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA), and thus service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification on whether the Veteran wishes to continue his appeal of the right eye vision loss claim and for additional development if confirmed. The issue will be adjudicated after any necessary examination.

The Veteran's hepatitis B has not been manifested by active infection, weight loss, hepatomegaly, or incapacitating episodes. The combined effects of her service-connected skin disorders and hepatitis B do not make her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and conduct a VA examination. The issue of service connection for multiple sclerosis with leg pain will be reconsidered based on the new information.

The Board found that the Veteran's current multiple sclerosis is not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video-conference hearing as requested. The issue of service connection for multiple sclerosis remains under review.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy of the upper extremities, and trigeminal neuralgia as these conditions are not related to service.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as Multiple Sclerosis, a condition not found to be related to service. The Board denied the claim for service connection and DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for an addendum medical opinion from the November 2014 VA examiner regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions. The case is REMANDED.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis and other disabilities was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent for MS, and no compensable ratings were granted for any of the other conditions.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain inpatient or clinical records from the Veteran's service hospitalization and a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of his Multiple Sclerosis.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the award of additional compensation benefits for his adopted grandson, G. A., but is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rate of SMC based on the need for a higher level of aid and attendance has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Board has determined that a higher rating than 30 percent for multiple sclerosis is not warranted, but has granted a separate compensable rating of 20 percent for right hand neurological condition attributable to multiple sclerosis.