The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for demyelinating disease, to include multiple sclerosis, finding clear and unmistakable evidence that the condition pre-existed her periods of active duty. The Board also found no aggravation during or by service.
The deciding factor: Clear and unmistakable evidence showed the veteran had a pre-existing demyelinating disease prior to both her ACDUTRA and active duty periods, and any increase in disability was due to natural progression.
- Claimed conditions
- demyelinating disease, multiple sclerosis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18150391
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The Board granted service connection for tinea pedis and dismissed the claims for tinnitus, multiple sclerosis, neck condition, and low back condition.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the condition initially manifested within seven years of discharge from active service.
- Denied
The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for Behcet's meningoencephalitis with sleep disorder manifested by excessive sleep and demyelinating disease.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's service.
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