The Veteran's initial rating for urinary incontinence is denied. Initial ratings of 30 percent are granted for bradykinesia of the left and right lower extremities from November 3, 2016 to January 25, 2018. The Veteran’s sleep attacks are rated at 30 percent. Other conditions have been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for higher ratings in any of the issues addressed.
- Claimed conditions
- Urinary Incontinence, Bradykinesia of Bilateral Lower Extremities (Left and Right), Sleep Attacks, Stoop Posture and Balance Impairment, Loss of Smell, Loss of Automatic Movements, Speech Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 29, 2020
- Citation
- A20009518
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been granted, with some issues being granted through all appellate periods. The RO has also confirmed the evaluations and effective dates from previous decisions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for urinary incontinence, lumbar radiculopathy, and erectile dysfunction due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The claims will be reconsidered with new evidence and opinions.
- Granted
The Veteran is found to be eligible for enrollment in the PCAFC program due to his severe and complex medical conditions, which require personal care services.
- Denied
The Veteran's urinary incontinence is rated at 20 percent, requiring absorbent materials changed less than two times per day. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.
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