The Veteran's service connection for multiple sclerosis is granted, while his claims for hypertension and other conditions are denied. The lumbar spine disability remains at a 10% rating.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for multiple sclerosis based on the Veteran’s credible statements of symptom onset during or shortly after service, combined with medical evidence linking these symptoms to the condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Hypertension, Lumbar Spine Disability, Tinnitus, Scars on the Left Parietal Area of the Head, Cervical Spine (Neck) Disability, Headaches, Dizziness, Fatigue, Memory Loss, Esophageal/Throat Condition, Respiratory Condition, Stomach Problems, Intestinal Condition, Urinary Tract Infection, Erectile Dysfunction, Right Hand/Lower Extremity Neuropathy, Left Hand/Lower Extremity Neuropathy, Right Foot/Lower Extremity Neuropathy, Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (PTSD and Anxiety)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19147771
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The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining records of the Appellant's reserve component service and conducting a VA examination to determine if her multiple sclerosis is related to service.
- Denied
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- Denied
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- Denied
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