The Veteran's bladder dysfunction, post-operative fulguration of the urethra and bladder, is currently rated at 60 percent disabling from April 30, 2008.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported using 12+ pads per day for urinary leakage/incontinence requiring the use of an appliance or the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed more than 4 times per day.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 23, 2013
- Citation
- 1323417
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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