The Board finds that the Veteran's symptoms, including voiding 12 to 16 times per day and experiencing post-void leakage, warrant a 40 percent evaluation for detrusor instability and/or chronic cystitis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported significant urinary frequency and urgency, with frequent changes in underclothing due to post-void leakage. The Board determined these symptoms warranted the highest available rating of 40 percent under DC 7512.
- Claimed conditions
- detrusor instability and/or chronic cystitis, bladder infection
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0928001
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