The Veteran's cystitis cystica was asymptomatic and did not manifest by voiding dysfunction prior to June 22, 2010. From June 22, 2010 to February 1, 2015, the Veteran required absorbent materials or intermittent/continuous catheterization for obstructed voiding. After February 1, 2015, cystitis cystica was asymptomatic and did not manifest by voiding dysfunction.,Between January 28, 2009 and June 22, 2010, the Veteran's cervical spine disability manifested with occasional spasm but no ankylosis. From June 22, 2010, there was no indication of forward flexion of the cervical spine less than 15 degrees or favorable ankylosis.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a finding of voiding dysfunction for cystitis cystica prior to June 22, 2010 and from February 1, 2015. The Veteran's cervical spine disability was found to be asymptomatic after June 22, 2010.
- Claimed conditions
- Cystitis Cystica, Cervical Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 19, 2021
- Citation
- 21064293
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