Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2009

The Board has granted service connection for multiple sclerosis and denied the other issues on appeal. The Veteran is currently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which had its onset during his active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis did not have its onset during service or within one year of separation, and denied service connection. The right ankle disability claim was reopened due to new evidence but service connection was still denied.

The Board denied service connection for multiple sclerosis and post-traumatic stress disorder as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board remands the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is related to service.

The Board granted an effective date of June 25, 2003, for the grant of service connection for multiple sclerosis (MS), finding that this was the earliest document in the claims file that may be accepted as a claim for MS.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for mononucleosis, left knee contusion residuals, and multiple sclerosis as there was no evidence of current disability or a nexus to service.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the disease was manifested to a compensable degree within seven years of active military service.

The case is remanded for further development, including an examination to determine the onset and etiology of multiple sclerosis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis was reopened and granted based on new evidence showing the condition manifested during her active military service.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, on a presumptive basis.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for scheduling of a Board videoconference hearing.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, quadriparesis, residuals of facial fractures, multiple sclerosis, and anemia. The initial rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis on a presumptive basis, but denied service connection for CAD, diabetic retinopathy, and lower extremity edema with peripheral neuropathy.

The claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis was remanded for additional development, including an examination to determine the date of onset and etiology of the condition.

The veteran's bilateral knee disability (patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease, and history of healed proximal tibial stress reaction) is not productive of limitation of extension, lateral instability, or subluxation, and is not productive of limitation of flexion of 60 degrees or less.