Multiple sclerosis Board decisions

The Board remanded the claims for higher ratings of PTSD, multiple sclerosis, and spinal condition due to inadequate examinations.

The veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches has been granted. The decision is based on the relationship between the veteran's migraine headaches and their already service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder with insomnia disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis was granted based on exposure to Agent Orange during his active service.

The appeal for service connection of multiple sclerosis was remanded. The Board needs more information about the veteran's service and medical records.

The appeal for service connection of multiple sclerosis and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU, stating that there was no evidence showing an increase in disability before March 2, 2012.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms first manifested during his service.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for multiple sclerosis with mood disorder and dementia has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that new evidence submitted since the last denial supports a conclusion that symptoms of MS began in service.

The Veteran's TDIU based on MS is granted, and an earlier effective date of April 29, 2016 for DEA benefits due to permanent total disability status is granted. Increased ratings are granted for MS residuals in the upper and lower extremities.

The Veteran's service-connected Multiple Sclerosis resulted in a compensable rating and effective date of January 20, 2017. The awards for voiding dysfunction, swallowing difficulties, and impairment of sphincter control are also effective from that date.

The Board denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for GERD. The Veteran's MS was not found to be related to service, and her GERD did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for MS was denied because there is no evidence that it developed during or within one year after service. The Board also determined that GERD does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's applications to reopen claims for service connection for PTSD, a right shoulder disability, and multiple sclerosis affecting bilateral upper and lower extremities due to lack of new and relevant evidence.,No new or relevant evidence was submitted that could support reopening any of these claims.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD with MDD was increased to 70 percent, effective January 23, 2023. The Veteran is granted a higher initial rating of 50 percent for PTSD with MDD prior to that date. He also received a TDIU based on his service-connected MS and SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and Unspecified Depressive Disorder (secondary to Multiple Sclerosis) have been granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that new evidence supports a link between the condition and his military service. The Board also found that the symptoms began during or shortly after service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis will be reconsidered with additional evidence and an updated medical opinion.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that new and relevant evidence received since a prior denial supports this decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, including multiple sclerosis, a recurrent skin disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being returned for additional medical opinions addressing the relationship between these conditions and active service.

The Board denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that it did not manifest during service and is not related to service or a service-connected disability.