The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that it manifested to a compensable degree within seven years of separation from service. The claim for a gynecological disability was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the onset of multiple sclerosis during the presumptive period, while there was no evidence linking ovarian cysts or status post hysterectomy to service or a service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple sclerosis, Ovarian cysts and status post hysterectomy
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0813608
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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