diabetes Dmii Secondary To Hep C Claim

[chiefhouse00]

Greetings

I was recently denied service connection for Diabetes Mellitus II associated with Agent Orange and Ulnar Nerve Entrapment in my arms/hands primarily because I couldn't provide NEXUS documentation (no proof of being in Vietnam). The VA C&P examiner (Neurologist) opined that my Ulnar Nerve Entrapment condition was most likely diabetic peripheral neuropathy. He added that it was in all four extremities (worst on the legs by far than the arms). Also, completed an EMG confirming PN both hands and feet by another C&P examiner. I was diagnosed with Hep-C prior to discharge and service connected for Hep-C (20%). Question: Can I claim my DMII and PN conditions as being secondary to Hep-C?

Best Regards

Chiefhouse

[Ricky]

chief - you can claim what you want to however, you will need a medical nexus to support the claim.

Just as you have to prove boots on ground for Agent O and its secondary diseases, you will have to have a doc say that your claimed disabilities are at least as likely due to the Hep C.

If you will do some searching you will find a casual link between hep c and dmII.

Good luck.

[chiefhouse00]

chief - you can claim what you want to however, you will need a medical nexus to support the claim.

Just as you have to prove boots on ground for Agent O and its secondary diseases, you will have to have a doc say that your claimed disabilities are at least as likely due to the Hep C.

If you will do some searching you will find a casual link between hep c and dmII.

Good luck.

Greetings Clown Man

I will give it my best shot. I have a couple doctor appointments scheduled for next month. I have good medical data for this approach.

Best Regards

Chiefhouse

[broncovet]

You need to go and ask this guy: He is the world expert on Hepatitis and VA. If he is well enough, he will help you.

http://hcvets.com/AskNOD/index.html