Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2000

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied as there is no evidence showing the loss of creative function, such as the ability to produce sperm.

The Board found that the veteran's multiple sclerosis did not have its onset in service and is not related to military service. The claim was denied as not well grounded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for a combined rating of 100% and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of both feet.,Service connection was established for multiple sclerosis, leading to an increased combined rating to 100%. The effective date for this increase is December 2, 1994. For the special monthly compensation claim, the effective date is February 14, 1995.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for increased disability ratings are not well grounded, as the criteria for an increased rating have not been met. The current evaluations assigned by VA are considered appropriate.

The Board has ordered additional development of the record to determine the severity and effects of the veteran's service-connected chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy with possible multiple sclerosis, including neurological manifestations, limitations of ordinary functions, and its impact on employment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer and multiple sclerosis, finding that his claims were not well-grounded due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's Multiple Sclerosis was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service. The earliest documented manifestation of MS occurred in February 1975, more than eight years after separation from service.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability and multiple sclerosis due to lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for weakness of the bilateral lower extremities due to multiple sclerosis, finding that there was no evidence of a medical nexus between his period of service and his current condition.

The appellant's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another or at the housebound rate is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for multiple sclerosis and a psychiatric disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and multiple sclerosis are not well-grounded, as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the new evidence submitted was not material and did not change the outcome of the previous denial.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are not well grounded. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any residuals from her cesarean section, breast reduction surgery, or multiple sclerosis.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for multiple sclerosis due to new and material evidence submitted since the 1990 RO decision. The claim will now be reviewed on its merits.