The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus, as there was no evidence that these conditions began during a qualifying period of active duty. The claims for rheumatoid arthritis, bladder prolapse, bronchitis, and bilateral foot disability were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease or diabetes mellitus as there was no in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions. The claims for rheumatoid arthritis, bladder prolapse, bronchitis, and bilateral foot disability were remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Claimed conditions
- Parkinson's disease, Diabetes mellitus, Rheumatoid arthritis, Bladder prolapse, Bronchitis, Bilateral foot disability, to include pes cavus and claimed numb feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25018421
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