Multiple sclerosis — all decisions

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The appeal for increased evaluations was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the effective dates for service connection were denied as they did not meet the criteria for an earlier date.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

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis due to new and material evidence, but has also remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the service connection claim for multiple sclerosis and the issue of increasing the disability rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The claims are being returned to the Board due to inadequate prior VA opinions regarding the etiology of MS.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing treatment records and a need for a new VA examination. The Veteran's appeal regarding her service-connected multiple sclerosis with bilateral optic neuritis is being reviewed.