The veteran's bladder dysfunction with history of epididymitis and prostatitis is rated at 40 percent, effective May 22, 1993. Service connection for a liver disorder is not well-grounded. Service connection for a skin rash and tongue condition are granted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's bladder dysfunction met the criteria for a 40 percent rating under both old and new versions of Diagnostic Code 7512, but did not meet the criteria for a 60 percent rating due to lack of incontinence requiring an appliance. Service connection was granted for skin rash and tongue condition as they are related to undiagnosed illnesses.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder dysfunction with history of epididymitis and prostatitis, Liver condition, Skin rash, Tongue condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 31, 2000
- Citation
- 0023410
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