The Veteran's bladder hyperactivity is rated at 40 percent, and she meets the criteria for a TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bladder hyperactivity meets the criteria for a 40% disability rating under VA regulations. Her combined service-connected disabilities meet the requirements for a TDIU as per VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder hyperactivity, Hysterectomy, Diabetes, Left shoulder disability, Thoracolumbar spine disability, Left foot disability, Right foot disability, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Left knee disability, Right knee disability, Allergic rhinitis, Skin disorder dermatosis papulosa nigrans on the neck, Right eyelid chalazion, Right elbow disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 14, 2014
- Citation
- 1431373
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