The veteran's bladder dysfunction is currently rated at 30 percent, and his ischial decubitus ulcer is rated at 10 percent. The appeals for higher ratings are denied as the current evaluations adequately reflect the disability levels.
The deciding factor: The current evaluations of 30 percent for bladder dysfunction and 10 percent for ischial decubitus ulcer are appropriate based on the clinical findings and do not warrant a higher rating under any applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder Dysfunction, Ischial Decubitus Ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2003
- Citation
- 0305879
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Decisions by this judge: 127 · Granted: 25% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of various service-connected conditions, except CFS, BPPV, and GERD, were denied. The effective dates for the awards of service connection are not earlier than January 26, 2016.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has restored the Veteran's 20% rating for bladder dysfunction, finding that the reduction from 20% to 0% was not proper and void ab initio.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran is granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including depression and other conditions. The effective date of this decision is August 28, 2023.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether bladder dysfunction, including urinary incontinence, is related to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability. The AOJ must obtain an adequate opinion on this issue.
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