Multiple sclerosis Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claim for DIC benefits and granted eligibility, finding that the appellant met the requirements of continuous cohabitation with the Veteran prior to his death.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of Multiple Sclerosis has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis had its onset within seven years of his discharge from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is presumed to have been incurred during his period of active service, as symptoms manifested within seven years following separation.

The Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis was not manifest during service or within seven years of separation, and is not attributable to or related to active military service.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 30, 2008, for the award of SMC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(o) and 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(r)(2) was denied as there is no evidence of an increase in severity requiring a higher level of care during the period prior to September 30, 2008.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's preexisting Multiple Sclerosis and Right Knee Disability were aggravated by his period of active duty, and to obtain a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any current right knee disability.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that it developed to a compensable level within seven years following the Veteran's second separation from service.

The claims were denied due to lack of evidence supporting increased disability ratings or an earlier effective date for SMC.

The Veteran was granted service connection for paraparesis with multiple sclerosis effective February 17, 2010. The decision is based on new evidence submitted within one year of the March 23, 2009 rating decision denying his claim to reopen.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis had its onset during his active military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the condition is related to active duty service.

The Board has ordered a remand due to discrepancies in the case file regarding the Veteran's private medical records and an internal VA note discussing a potential need for a VA examination. The appeal is currently on hold until these issues are resolved.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis due to lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran's testimony regarding the onset and treatment of MS was not considered new and material.

The Veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in service. The Veteran is also granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, as it was likely incurred within seven years of discharge from active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disorder, Raynaud's disease, and multiple sclerosis. The claim for service connection for a back disorder was reopened due to new evidence but still denied as it is not related to service. Service connection for Raynaud's disease could not be established as there is no indication of the condition in service or within one year of separation from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current multiple sclerosis disability is less likely than not related to service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is related to his presumed exposure to herbicides during service, and thus denies the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis should be remanded to obtain additional service treatment and personnel records, including those from his Reserve service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his service-connected multiple sclerosis and related urinary incontinence, have rendered him helpless as he requires regular aid and attendance due to physical disabilities such as balance issues, coordination problems, and difficulty with daily activities.