Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2021

The Veteran's service connection claim for multiple sclerosis is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for Multiple Sclerosis should be remanded due to unclear dates and character of his Army National Guard (ANG) service, potential direct service connection issues not addressed in the initial decision, and a need for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurological disorder, including ataxia and multiple sclerosis, finding that there was no evidence of such condition during or immediately after service, nor within the applicable presumptive period. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic disability during service or within the applicable presumptive period. The Board also found that continuity of symptomatology was not established and concluded that the current MS disability is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is related to her active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to issues related to earlier effective dates for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis due to herbicide exposure, finding that the Veteran's duties placed him in proximity to the base perimeter where herbicides were used. The decision is based on a presumption of exposure and expert medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has determined that she is entitled to a TDIU rating. The appeal for service connection of multiple conditions related to exposure during the Persian Gulf War remains pending.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for multiple sclerosis was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that there was no evidence of a disease or injury in service and insufficient continuity of symptoms to establish service connection.

The Board denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's MS was not manifested in service or within one year of discharge and is not otherwise shown to be etiologically related to his service. The Board also found no evidence linking Agent Orange exposure to the Veteran's MS.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection claims due to a withdrawal of appeal by his authorized representative.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Multiple Sclerosis is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's symptoms of multiple sclerosis manifested during his period of active duty, and grants service connection based on this finding. Service connection for uveitis of the right eye is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis manifested to a compensable degree within the seven-year presumptive period following service, granting her claim for service connection.