Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for multiple sclerosis is granted. The claims for increased ratings and separate disability rating are pending.

The Veteran's PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder has been granted service connection.,Multiple Sclerosis, right wrist disorders (including carpal tunnel syndrome), and other conditions are remanded for further examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of multiple sclerosis and remanded his claims regarding PTSD, SMC eligibility, and housing assistance. The issues related to PTSD remain pending.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis with blindness has rendered him unable to work, thus the issue of TDIU is moot.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as the evidence did not show that his disability warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent.,The request to reopen the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction (claimed as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus) was denied because no new and material evidence had been submitted.,Service connection for tinnitus was denied as there was no evidence that it began during service or is otherwise related to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for multiple sclerosis was denied as the Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a link between his disability and service, including Agent Orange exposure.,Service connection for sleep apnea was denied as there was no evidence of its onset during service or within the applicable presumptive period.,Service connection for a low back disability was denied as the evidence did not show that it began during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,Service connection for a skin condition was denied as the evidence did not establish a link between the Veteran's current diagnosis and his military service.