The Board found that the Veteran's atonic neurogenic bladder was not caused by VA treatment in March 2006, and thus compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding of additional disability due to VA treatment, as the Veteran had pre-existing urinary problems prior to the catheterization and his current condition was not caused by carelessness or negligence on the part of VA.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder dysfunction, Atonic neurogenic bladder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 14, 2018
- Citation
- 1810236
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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