The Board denied service connection for multiple sclerosis as the evidence did not support a finding that it had its onset during an eligible period of active service or during a presumptive period after such service.
The deciding factor: The persuasive evidence was against finding the Veteran's MS disability had its onset during an eligible period of active service or during a presumptive period after such service, as no competent evidence linked the disease to an eligible period of active service.
- Claimed conditions
- multiple sclerosis (MS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24067166
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis (MS) to obtain additional evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to jet fuel and a medical opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claim for service connection of multiple sclerosis (MS) to obtain missing medical opinions.
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