Multiple sclerosis Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the evaluation and effective date of multiple sclerosis with sleep apnea, right lower neurological condition, right upper neurological condition, and left eye optic neuritis with ophthalmic manifestations.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy with right foot drop, and multiple sclerosis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of January 10, 2017 for service connection for multiple sclerosis and bladder dysfunction secondary to MS. The case was remanded for further action regarding the effective date for dependent benefits.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for right upper extremity muscle weakness, right lower extremity muscle weakness, voiding dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction associated with multiple sclerosis.

The Board granted readjudication of the claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis based on new and relevant evidence, but remanded it for a VA examination to determine its etiology in relation to the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis based on the evidence showing symptoms within the applicable presumptive period.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, as the condition manifested to a compensable degree within seven years of the Veteran's discharge from active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to August 10, 2022, for service connection of multiple sclerosis and remanded the issue of a higher disability rating.

The Board granted eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees to the appellant from benefits resulting from the November 2023 grant of service connection for multiple sclerosis with a history of optic neuritis, bilateral and trigeminal neuralgia.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for residuals of thyroid cancer and multiple sclerosis (also claimed as chronic dizzy spells) to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis to obtain an adequate medical opinion considering the Veteran's toxic exposure risk activities during his military service.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that there is a more than high probability that his vaccinations taken while in the military are exacerbating and causally related to his symptoms.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the evidence supports a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service symptoms and his current diagnosis of MS.

The Board denied service connection for multiple sclerosis as the evidence did not support a finding that it was causally related to service or his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and affording the Veteran a VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's MS is at least as likely as not related to his in-service toxic exposures.

The Board granted a separate rating of 20 percent for multiple sclerosis with urinary frequency, but denied an increased rating in excess of 40 percent for urinary incontinence prior to July 18, 2018.

The Board granted service connection for a back disorder and remanded the other claims, including those for increased ratings and additional service connection.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the veteran's condition is related to his service.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of multiple sclerosis (MS) to obtain missing medical opinions.