Question:
I'm serviced connected to agent orange for diabetic. I had a stroke and they said that it could be related to my diabetes. Does that make me eligible for more combinations?
Jim's Reply:
Yes, you can claim the cause of the occlusive stroke, Carotid Artery Disease, as secondary to your service connected diabetes. Have one of your doctors make it clear in your medical record that the stroke was caused or contributed to by the DMII and you shouldn't have any problems. Be sure to document any residual symptoms that you may have because of the stroke.