The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms manifested within seven years of her separation from service and were not attributable to intercurrent causes.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on a medical opinion by Dr. M.M., who stated that the Veteran's in-service GI symptoms were likely early, non-specific symptoms of her later diagnosed MS, and that the Veteran's RRMS likely dated back to 1993.
- Claimed conditions
- multiple sclerosis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2023
- Citation
- 23001676
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
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.
- 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.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for multiple sclerosis has been dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal has been granted in full.
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