Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2006

The veteran seeks service connection for multiple sclerosis, which is a presumptive condition under the PACT Act. The case is being remanded to schedule the veteran for a Travel Board hearing.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for multiple sclerosis has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's multiple sclerosis is related to his service, specifically to exposure to Agent Orange. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board found that the veteran does not suffer from a neurological disorder, to include multiple sclerosis, which can be related to his period of service or developed within one year after separation. Therefore, service connection for this condition was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for multiple sclerosis of various body parts and associated depression, finding that the evidence did not meet the schedular criteria for higher ratings.

The Board denied service connection for malaria, multiple sclerosis, and bronchitis/sinus condition as there was no evidence of in-service treatment or current diagnosis.