Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional medical inquiry into the claims of an acquired psychiatric disorder and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular Aid & Attendance. The Veteran is service-connected for multiple sclerosis, but not for any specific psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis is being remanded for an examination and medical opinion due to potential service connection based on Gulf War exposure, but the claim remains in a pending state.

The Board has determined that the veteran's multiple sclerosis is related to her active duty for training and granted service connection.

The appeal for increased evaluations was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the effective dates for service connection were denied as they did not meet the criteria for an earlier date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis has been granted, and she is also granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for her condition. The appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased ratings was denied across multiple issues, including a left shoulder disability not found to be separate from her established MS. The appeals were based on the Veteran's service-connected Multiple Sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to schedule a VA examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for multiple sclerosis and must be provided with an opportunity to attend an examination at the Washington D.C. VA medical center.

The Board granted the restoration of a 100 percent rating for loss of use of both hands due to multiple sclerosis, as the reduction was improper.

The Veteran's diagnosed multiple sclerosis is presumed to have been incurred during active service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 2, 2016. From April 2, 2016 to June 27, 2016, the appeal is moot due to the assignment of a total rating and SMC.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right upper extremity with CTS is granted a 30 percent rating, effective November 28, 2016. The Veteran's multiple sclerosis with left eye optic neuritis remains at a 30 percent rating from that date.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss, multiple sclerosis, and left ankle disability for further development to verify the Veteran's service periods and obtain medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's MS is rated at 30 percent, but she contends it should be higher.