The Veteran's bowel dysfunction prior to July 26, 2018 resulted in impairment of rectal sphincter control with leakage necessitating wearing of a pad. The Veteran is currently rated at 30 percent for this period.,From July 26, 2018, the Veteran’s bowel dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent as he has not demonstrated complete loss of sphincter control.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran experienced complete loss of sphincter control from July 26, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- bowel dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20028304
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