Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2009

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates in all three issues, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the May 1990 rating decision denying service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, and that the evidence did not show manifestations of multiple sclerosis within the applicable presumptive period.

The Board has determined that the evidence supports the Veteran's claim and finds that his multiple sclerosis was compensably manifested within the seven-year presumptive period. Therefore, he is entitled to service connection for multiple sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and a request for additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis had its onset during service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for Multiple Sclerosis is granted, as there is medical evidence indicating that his symptoms during service were consistent with early signs of MS.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain medical records and clarify Dr. Brown's opinion regarding the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis, as well as a VA neurologist's opinion on whether service connection is warranted for cause of death due to Multiple Sclerosis.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not competent to handle her VA benefits due to her mental incapacity.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for multiple sclerosis.

The Veteran's service connection for multiple sclerosis/subcortical white matter changes has been granted. The Veteran was awarded a noncompensable disability evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, and a separate 10 percent evaluation for scar status post basal cell carcinoma removal of the left ear. A 30 percent evaluation is assigned for the same scar condition as of April 4, 2008.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis had its onset during her active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that his Multiple Sclerosis was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected malaria.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's multiple sclerosis and left ankle disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple sclerosis is presumed to have been incurred in service, given its onset within seven years of his discharge and supported by medical evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis, asthma, and type II diabetes mellitus, all claimed as due to herbicide exposure. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or to herbicide exposure.

Your claims for service connection are being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a video-conference hearing.