Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) and related conditions as they are inextricably intertwined with the claim for PPMS.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not address whether the Veteran's PPMS manifested within seven years of her separation from active duty, necessitating a remand to obtain an addendum opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), aphonia, claimed as secondary to PPMS, right hip disorder, claimed as secondary to PPMS, right knee disorder, claimed as secondary to PPMS, dysphagia, claimed as secondary to PPMS, urinary incontinence, claimed as secondary to PPMS, paralysis of left external popliteal nerve (left foot drop), claimed as secondary to PPMS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096441
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