The Board granted a 60 percent rating for neurogenic bladder effective from May 1999 and a 100 percent rating for neurogenic bowel effective from February 2000, based on the veteran's incontinence issues. Additional special monthly compensation was also awarded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was reasonable doubt regarding the onset of bladder incontinence prior to May 1999 and granted a higher rating for this condition. For neurogenic bowel, the Board found that the veteran had complete loss of anal sphincter control as of February 2000.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurogenic bladder, Neurogenic bowel
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 3, 2001
- Citation
- 0112600
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's neurogenic bladder condition is related to her service-connected back condition (lumbar sprain with thoracic spondylosis and scoliosis). Entitlement to service connection for neurogenic bladder, secondary to service-connected lumbar sprain with thoracic spondylosis and scoliosis, has been granted.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, which was granted for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome, effective March 9, 2020. The Veteran's neurogenic bladder remains rated at 10 percent.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
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