Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2023

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for Multiple Sclerosis. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion from a Neurologist.

The Veteran's service-connected Multiple Sclerosis has resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance, which is now established as a result of his disability. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the original decision on appeal did not consider all relevant evidence and is therefore remanding the case for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l). The Veteran also has bowel impairment associated with his MS that may require a separate evaluation.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for MS with complications prior to August 27, 2013 and separate disability ratings for residual manifestations of MS.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis, particularly in relation to any toxic exposure risk activities during service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded to determine if the onset of the condition occurred during ACDUTRA or is otherwise causally connected.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, MGUS, and prostate cancer. Service connection is remanded for thyroid disorder, multiple sclerosis (MS), neurological disorder claimed as Parkinson's disease, GERD, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral hand arthritis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis is aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury and other conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for Multiple Sclerosis should be remanded due to inadequate VA opinions and need for further examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for multiple sclerosis and Hashimoto's disease (also claimed as Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism) before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis manifested to a compensable degree within seven years after his separation from service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, chronic fatigue, cognitive impairment, and visual impairment as secondary to multiple sclerosis due to lack of a VA examination and unclear periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted it. Service connection is also granted for multiple sclerosis, but the issues of service connection for seronegative rheumatoid arthritis and bilateral toe fungus are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that the condition manifested to a compensable degree within seven years of the Veteran's separation from active duty. The decision is based on presumptive service connection due to exposure to Agent Orange during service.