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
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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