Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2019

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of multiple sclerosis, a dental condition, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, and hypertension. The Board also remanded several issues related to knee disabilities, neurological abnormalities, and head trauma.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, Special Monthly Compensation based on the need for aid and attendance, and Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability due to a lack of clarity regarding when the Veteran's symptoms of MS manifested within seven years of his discharge from service.

The Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis was present within 7 years of separation from service, meeting the presumptive criteria for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to a lack of a VA examination and insufficient evidence to decide the case. The Veteran's service connection claims for multiple sclerosis and sarcoidosis are related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, erectile dysfunction, multiple sclerosis, and depression. Service connection was not granted for redundant penile skin with corrective surgery for hypospadia due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of Multiple Sclerosis was denied as there was no communication or action indicating intent to apply for benefits prior to December 12, 2011.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the June 16, 1987 rating decision that denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis. The issue of a separate compensable disability rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and MS render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Multiple Sclerosis is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's MS had its onset during his active duty and is related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including multiple sclerosis with bilateral lower extremity paresthesias and loss of use of both lower extremities, meet the criteria for eligibility for specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or being housebound.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for seizure disorder, fatigue (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome), headaches (claimed as migraines), and multiple sclerosis due to a lack of verified military service. The preponderance of evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and higher ratings was dismissed due to withdrawal. The RO granted a 20% rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, PTSD prior to May 21, 2012, and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for upper back and acquired psychiatric disorder disabilities was dismissed.,Service connection is granted for multiple sclerosis, erectile dysfunction as secondary to multiple sclerosis, and urinary tract infection as secondary to multiple sclerosis.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, but denied the Veteran's attempt to reopen his claim for a left knee disability.