Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for service connection has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals for heart disorder, multiple sclerosis, and lung disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for urinary retention with obstructive uropathy and multiple sclerosis, both claimed as related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis on a presumptive basis as the Veteran's symptoms manifested within seven years of separation from active service.

The Board has found that the VA did not obtain a radiation dose estimate for the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation, as required by previous remand instructions. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of examination and further development is needed. The issues include service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, multiple sclerosis, erectile dysfunction, assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant, special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound, and individual unemployability.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings have been dismissed due to his request to withdraw the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim.

The Veteran seeks financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment due to his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis. The Board has determined that the matter should be remanded for further examination and clarification of eligibility criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the Veteran's observed symptoms since active duty in Korea are attributable to his diagnosed condition.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to insufficient evidence, particularly regarding the diagnosis and onset of Multiple Sclerosis.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of multiple sclerosis, including bladder dysfunction, sleep disturbance, weakness in the right upper extremity, weakness in the left lower extremity, and bowel functional impairment, are rated at 30 percent effective May 17, 2018.

The Veteran's spouse does not require regular aid and attendance of another, as evidenced by her ability to manage daily tasks such as cooking meals at home.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for multiple sclerosis due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records from 1998-1999. The Veteran's symptoms during service are also being considered.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and Depression (secondary to Multiple Sclerosis) due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding the onset of Multiple Sclerosis during or within seven years after service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion due to insufficient information on whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and multiple sclerosis are related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for a gynecological disorder, a neurological disorder to include multiple sclerosis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The preponderance of the evidence does not support finding that these conditions began during or are otherwise related to active service.