The veteran's neurogenic bowel disability is rated at 60 percent, effective from May 1999. The RO also granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's neurogenic bowel disability has been shown to have frequent involuntary bowel movements requiring a pad, warranting a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7332. Additionally, he meets the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurogenic bowel, Herniated nucleus pulposus with complications preventing natural knee action
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 19, 2000
- Citation
- 0024886
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