Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2004

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected multiple sclerosis with optic neuritis, currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board finds that the veteran has multiple sclerosis which originated in service and first manifested within seven years of his discharge from service, granting service connection for a neurological disorder.

The Board denied service connection for multiple sclerosis, chronic dermatitis, and a chronic disability manifested by dry skin as these conditions were not shown to be related to active duty or reserve service.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that the veteran's symptoms are attributable to this condition and have been present since her military service. The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is supported by medical evidence, including a VA examination report and private physician opinions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding no evidence of a causal connection to his military service or herbicide exposure. The decision also noted that multiple sclerosis was not manifested within seven years post-service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's multiple sclerosis was incurred during his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new evidence and a need for a medical examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for Multiple Sclerosis. The Board finds that the veteran's symptoms, including quadraparesis with ataxia of both upper extremities and complete loss of use of both legs, were consistent with multiple sclerosis as far back as the mid-1970s during his military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling an ophthalmology examination and ensuring that all provisions of VCAA are properly applied in the development of his claim.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's multiple sclerosis to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the onset of multiple sclerosis and its relationship to service. The veteran is asked to provide private treatment records and undergo a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected multiple sclerosis renders him in need of regular aid and attendance, allowing for special monthly compensation on account of need for aid and attendance. The issue regarding loss of use of a creative organ (impotence) is remanded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's multiple sclerosis had its onset during his period of active duty for training from May 1991 to November 1991, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis due to new and material evidence. However, further development is needed to determine if her MS was aggravated during her active duty in August and September 1998.

The Board finds that the veteran's multiple sclerosis is at least as likely as not incurred in service, and grants service connection for this condition.