The Veteran's urinary frequency, due to his service-connected hypertension and medication use, is rated at 40 percent. The Veteran also meets the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s urinary frequency was found to meet the schedular criteria for a 40 percent rating as he urinates less than one hour apart, necessitating regular aid and assistance. The need for regular aid and attendance is based on his service-connected conditions including major depressive disorder, chronic thoracolumbar strain, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction.
- Claimed conditions
- Urinary Frequency, Major Depressive Disorder, Chronic Thoracolumbar Strain, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hypertension, Radiculopathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Erectile Dysfunction, Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19149478
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