The Veteran's mood disorder is caused by his service-connected disabilities.,There is approximately an even balance of evidence as to whether the Veteran's bilateral blepharitis, combined senile cataracts, and pinguecula are caused by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.,With reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran, there is approximately an even balance of evidence as to whether his benign prostate hypertrophy is caused by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. His diabetic neurogenic bladder is caused by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's diabetic neurogenic bladder is caused by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.
The deciding factor: Current psychiatric disability has been demonstrated, and the opinion supports that the Veteran's current mood disorder is caused, at least partially, by his service-connected disabilities.,There are conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's eye disabilities are caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to this issue.,The Veteran has current benign prostate hypertrophy and diabetic neurogenic bladder. There are conflicting medical opinions regarding whether his benign prostate hypertrophy is caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, but the opinion supports that his diabetic neurogenic bladder is caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,There are conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's prostate disability is caused by his diabetes mellitus. The evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to this issue.
- Claimed conditions
- mood disorder, bilateral blepharitis, combined senile cataracts, pinguecula, benign prostate hypertrophy, diabetic neurogenic bladder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2022
- Citation
- 22043390
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected mood disorder is rated at 70 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran also sought TDIU based on his mood disorder and anxiety, which was granted.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for asthma and a mood disorder, as well as TDIU benefits, have been dismissed due to the Veteran's passing during the appeal process.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error and remands the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for benign prostate hypertrophy and hypothyroidism due to inadequate medical opinions. The case must be returned to the AOJ for further evaluation.
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