The Veteran's MS with right upper extremity weakness, left upper extremity weakness, right lower extremity weakness, and left lower extremity weakness are each rated at 20 percent prior to November 14, 2019. The rating is increased to 30 percent for the right upper extremity weakness, left upper extremity weakness, right lower extremity weakness, and left lower extremity weakness from November 14, 2019.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that prior to November 14, 2019, the Veteran's MS residuals were of sufficient severity so that they should be rated separately for each affected limb. The Board found that these symptoms met criteria for mild incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24056727
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, a headache disability as secondary to service-connected MS, and an eye disability as secondary to service-connected MS. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are supported by medical evidence, and the Board finds that they are related to her service-connected MS.
- Granted
The Board has granted a separate 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected Multiple Sclerosis (MS), finding that there are additional ascertainable manifestations of MS not accounted for by other disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) was granted effective August 10, 2022. This decision also grants the Veteran an initial rating of 100% for MS.,Effective August 10, 2022, the Veteran is now entitled to DEA benefits based on his service-connected MS.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis first manifested during service or within seven years after separation. The VA examiner is requested to provide an opinion on this matter.
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