Multiple sclerosis — all decisions

Service connection for multiple sclerosis is granted. The Veteran's secondary service connection claims are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis on a presumptive basis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms first manifested within seven years of her separation from active duty.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and other benefits to ensure compliance with previous remand instructions.

The petition to reopen a previously denied claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied. Entitlement to service connection for residuals of a stroke and multiple sclerosis is denied. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's urinary frequency associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is granted a disability rating of 40 percent, effective November 17, 2014. The appeal for increased ratings on other conditions was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis and residuals from a stroke due to insufficient evidence, including missing medical records and need for VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for fatigue, multiple sclerosis, and sleep apnea. The examiner will need to address whether these conditions are related to service or onset within a year after separation from service, as well as any relationship between headaches and these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for multiple sclerosis and an acquired psychiatric disorder (persistent depressive disorder) resulting from her multiple sclerosis have been granted. The decision is based on the direct relationship between the conditions without any presumption or secondary service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the appellant's tinnitus is likely as not related to noise exposure during active duty. The appeal for multiple sclerosis and bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Service connection for MS will be remanded because a medical opinion is needed to determine if the condition manifested within one year of separation from service or was otherwise incurred in service.

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.