The Veteran's service-connected urinary stress and urge incontinence status post three surgical procedures is currently rated at 60 percent since September 8, 2009.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination showed the Veteran experiencing urine leakage requiring absorbent materials more than four times per day and use of an appliance; urinary frequency of one to two times an hour during the day and up to six times at night; and daily use of a catheter three times per day, meeting the criteria for a 60 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Urinary Stress and Urge Incontinence, Bladder Outlet Obstruction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2013
- Citation
- 1311306
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- Granted
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- Denied
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