The veteran's impaired sphincter control was granted a disability rating of 60 percent, and she was awarded special monthly compensation for the need for aid and attendance at a higher level.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the veteran's impaired sphincter control is more nearly often than not represented by extensive leakage and fairly frequent involuntary bowel movements requiring diapers and bed pan use.
- Claimed conditions
- Impaired sphincter control, Irritable bowel syndrome (Crohn's disease)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2008
- Citation
- 0814298
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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